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Portolan Charts

Portolan Charts

Edward Luther Stevenson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781120679628
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Portolan Charts: Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America is a book written by Edward Luther Stevenson and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of portolan charts, which are navigational maps used by sailors in the medieval period. The author provides a detailed description of the origin and characteristics of these charts, including their construction, design, and use. The book contains a descriptive list of the portolan charts belonging to the Hispanic Society of America, which were collected by the author during his travels to Europe. The list includes detailed information about each chart, such as its size, date, and place of origin. The book also includes illustrations of some of the charts, which provide a visual representation of their unique features.Overall, Portolan Charts: Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography and navigation. The book provides a comprehensive overview of portolan charts and their role in medieval navigation, making it a valuable reference for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike.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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