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Early Spanish Cartography Of The New World

Early Spanish Cartography Of The New World

Edward Luther Stevenson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Segunda Guerra Mundial
ISBN:
9781436827683
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''Early Spanish Cartography of the New World'' is a historical book written by Edward Luther Stevenson in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early Spanish maps that were created during the exploration of the New World in the 16th century. The author gives special attention to the Wolfenbuttel-Spanish Map and the work of Diego Ribero, two significant figures in the history of cartography.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of Spanish cartography and the development of maps during the Age of Exploration. The author traces the evolution of cartography from the early portolan charts to the more sophisticated maps created during the 16th century. The second part of the book focuses on the Wolfenbuttel-Spanish Map and the work of Diego Ribero. The author provides a detailed analysis of the map, its features, and its significance in the history of cartography.The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the early Spanish maps of the New World. It is an essential resource for historians, cartographers, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and cartography. The book is written in English and is accessible to a wide audience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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