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The Story of Maps and Navigation (Ganeri, Anita, Signs of the Times.)
The Story of Maps and Navigation - Ganeri, Anita, Signs of the Times. Author:Anita Ganeri This information-packed volume examines the basic elements of maps (scale, grid lines, contour) and how we use them. It gives a concise survey of the history of cartography and has sections on specialized maps (sea charts, star maps, military maps, weather maps), compasses and lighthouses, modern navigation (satellites, radar, GIS), surveying, a... more »nd an overview of great journeys in world history.« less