Historic Maritime Maps.
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...
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| Language: | English |
| Imprint: | New York : Parkstone International, 2014. |
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| Local Note: | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries. |
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Table of Contents:
- Intro
- Chronology
- The Beginnings of Exploration: 300 BC - 1000 AD
- Coming out of the Dark: 1000-1400
- Portolani During this Period
- Discovering New Worlds, West and East: 1400-1500
- Portolani during this period
- Beyond the New World: 1500-1550
- Portolani During This Period
- Bridging the Oceans: 1550-1600
- Portolani During This Period
- The Renaissance of Discovery: 1600-1700
- Portolani During This Period
- Sailing Towards the Modern World: 1700-1900
- Modern Explorers: American Explorers
- Index.