New Pictorial Atlas of the World

'New Pictorial Atlas of the World' is a comprehensive cartographic resource that provides a detailed visual representation of the globe during the late 1920s. Authored by the explorer and writer George Wharton James, this work serves as an essential reference for understanding the geopolitical landscape, physical geography, and cultural divisions of a world in transition between the two World Wars. The atlas features a wealth of maps and statistical data, offering readers a window into the state of the world’s nations, territories, and major cities during this pivotal era. Beyond simple cartography, the 'New Pictorial Atlas of the World' captures the spirit of exploration and the expanding knowledge of global geography that characterized the early twentieth century. It remains a valuable historical document for students of history, cartographers, and anyone interested in the evolution of international borders and the development of modern geographic study. With its focus on both accuracy and visual appeal, this work stands as a testament to the art of map-making and the enduring human desire to document and understand the physical world in its entirety.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.