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Mapping the World is a one-of-a-kind collection of cartographic treasures that spans thousands of years and many cultures, from an ancient B... read full description

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Nov 09, 2007
Jamil rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Maps are v. cool to look at. My favorites from this book:

"1803 Iklim Afrika (Ottoman Map of Africa)"
"1136 Map of China, Yu Ji tu (Map of the Tracks of Yu)"
"1789 Detail of Paris, Carte Geometrique de la France"
"1815 Detail of A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales with Part of Scotland"
"1941 After-Action Damage Assessment Map of Air Attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7, 1941 by Comdr. Mitsuo Fuchida"
"194 More...
Feb 17, 2009
Amar rated it: 3 of 5 stars
My favorite map from this book:



http://flickr.com/photos/jcruelty/sets/7...
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