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Atlas of exploration / cartography by Philip's ; foreword by John Hemming.

George Philip & Son. (Author). Hemming, John, 1935- (Added Author).

Summary:

With a vivid and informative text, supported by nearly 100 specially drawn maps and 300 photographs and illustrations, this 2nd edition of "The Atlas of Exploration" traces these journeys of discovery from the earliest recorded trips, ranging from the time of the Phoenicians' voyages in the North Atlantic through the launch of the first Pluto explorer. The Second Edition also contains new biographical details on many great explorers, geographers, and cartographers, plus a revised time chart which summarizes the history of exploration over 5000 years.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780195343182
  • ISBN: 0195343182
  • Physical Description: 1 atlas (256 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color ) ; 32 cm
  • Edition: 2nd edition
  • Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, Inc., [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Relief shown by shading and gradient tints.
With Note:
MARCIVE 10/14/11
Formatted Contents Note:
Early exploration / Mark Greengrass -- Asia / David Mountfield -- Africa / Dorothy Middleton -- Central and South America / Sir John Ure -- North America / Selma Huxley Barkham, Alan G. Macpherson, James Steele -- The Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand / David Mountfield -- The Arctic / Anita McConnell -- The Antarctic / Ann Savours -- Oceanography / Anita McConnell -- Exploration today / Shane Winser, Tim Furniss -- Biographical details.
Subject:
Explorers > History > Maps.
Discoveries in geography > History > Maps.
Voyages and travels > History > Maps.
Genre:
Atlases.
Maps.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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Jacksonville Main Library 911 GEO (Text) 36015000650354 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Denton Public Library R 911 A (Text) 25908006370618 Adult Reference Available -
Wilkes County Public Library 291 ATL (Text) 50501011139934 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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