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The Map Thief
The Map Thief
Author: Heather Terrell
Beijing, China, 1421: It is a momentous time for the Ming Dynasty. Honoring the completion of the Forbidden City, a fleet of unprecedented size sets sail under Admiral Zheng He. Zheng's mission is to chart the globe, trading for riches and bringing glory to China's emperor. Among the crew is the talented cartographer and navigator Ma Zhi, whose ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345494689
ISBN-10: 0345494687
Publication Date: 7/29/2008
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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 mignon avatar reviewed The Map Thief on + 256 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading about China and Portugal in the 1400's. Vasco De Gama played a part in this saga. Ancient Map collecting was a new subject for me. Especially interesting was the idea of the 'New World' was discovered in that time period by the Chinese seemingly before Columbus in 1492. However, the format was disconcerting to me. I am not fond of changing time periods every chapter or so. I lose track of the characters and their story. Recommend.


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