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MAPPING THE WORLD: A HISTORY OF EXPLORATION

by Peter Whitfield

Published by Folio Society. 1st thus. 2000

Nearly fine condition. Large format. Turquoise cloth boards with an elaborate decoration in gilt to front, gilt title to spine. Brown pictorial endpapers depicting maps. Colour and b/w illustrations. 263 pages including index.

A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has some minor rubbing to open corners.

Stock no. 1830732

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Contents

  • Preface
  • 1 Exploration in the Ancient World
  • 2 The Lure of the East 1250-1550
  • 3 The New World, 1490-1630
  • 4 The Pacific and Australia, 1520-1800
  • 5 The Continents Explored, 1500-1900
  • Postscript Exploration in the Modern World
  • Bibliographical Note
  • List of Illustrations
  • Index

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