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Historic Maritime Maps 120 Illustrations (1290-1699)


Year: 2014
Language: english
Author: Donald Wigal
Genre: History
Publisher: Parkstone Press
Edition: 2014-2022
ISBN: 9781781608555
Format: EPUB
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 256 Print length
Description: In the Middle Ages, navigation relied upon a delicate balance between art and science. Whilst respecting the customs and the precautions of their forbearers, sailors had to count on their knowledge of the stars, the winds, the currents, and even of migratory flights.
This book presents a selection of ocean-going charts dating from the 13th century to the 17th century. Rudimentary they may perforce be, but they bear excellent witness to the achievements of the early European navigators, and to their determination to explore the ends of the Earth. What the charts may lack in geographical accuracy, they undoubtedly make up for in their charm. And of course they are invaluable as historical records. Recounting the epic journeys of maritim exploration, from Erik the Red to Robert Peary, author Donald Wigal leads us gently and pleasurably from Terra Incognita to the World As We Know It.

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