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Cargando... Historic Maritime Maps: Used for HIstoric Exploration 1290-1699 (Temporis)por Donald Wigal
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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. They also used hand-painted maps, which, although certainly summary, were marvellously well-drawn. In following the saga of old sailors, from Eric Le Rouge to Robert Peary, Donald Wigal leads us in discovering the New World. This magnificent overview of maps dating from the 10th to the 18th centuries, often 'primitive' and sometim No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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(Abstract from back cover by Donald Wigal)