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In "A Literary & Historical Atlas of America," J. G. Bartholomew seamlessly intertwines geographical insights with literary exploration, creating a comprehensive tapestry that captures the essence of the American experience. This meticulously crafted volume utilizes detailed maps and illustrations to provide both historical context and a literary lens through which readers can visualize significant cultural milestones across the nation. Bartholomew's unique approach incorporates diverse genres, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and is underscored by a narrative style that is both informative and engaging, making it a pivotal resource for understanding America's literary heritage. J...
For more than thirty years, the History of Cartography Project has charted the course for scholarship on cartography, bringing together research from a variety of disciplines on the creation, dissemination, and use of maps. Volume 6, Cartography in the Twentieth Century, continues this tradition with a groundbreaking survey of the century just ended and a new full-color, encyclopedic format. The twentieth century is a pivotal period in map history. The transition from paper to digital formats led to previously unimaginable dynamic and interactive maps. Geographic information systems radically altered cartographic institutions and reduced the skill required to create maps. Satellite positioni...
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British Images of Germany is the first full-length cultural history of Britain's relationship with Germany in the key period leading up to the First World War. Richard Scully reassesses what is imagined to be a fraught relationship, illuminating the sense of kinship Britons felt for Germany even in times of diplomatic tension.
Fifty stories of adventure and exploration over more than two hundred years of human history. The Great Horizon features those who set out to conquer new territories and claim world records alongside those who contributed to our understanding of the world all but accidentally. Published in association with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and with full access to their extensive records, the book includes unique images and insights from the RSGS archives, along with never-before seen material.