The First Mapping of America: The General Survey of British North America (Tauris Historical Geography Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (636 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780764421 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A vivid and compelling account and a work of outstanding scholarship.. Many maps have not appeared in print before. Eager to learn more of its economic and military potential, the British government commissioned an ambitious survey to provide an accurate map of the entire North American empire. The First Mapping of America tells the story of the Survey, of the spectacular maps and the extraordinary men who created them, and the battles they fought with Crown administrators, governors and wealthy speculators seeking to use the Survey for their own ends. Know
Whether in the palaces, offices and taverns of London, or in the forests and swamps and off the coasts of North America, it is replete with stories of human interest that are clearly and elegantly recounted.' - Peter Barber, Emeritus Curator of Maps, British Library and author of The Map Book,- `In The First Mapping of America, Alexander Johnson makes the true story behind many of the foundational maps of the United States and Canada come alive for the first time after 250 years. Writing in an accessible and elegant style that will appeal to both scholars and map enthusiasts alike, Johnson lavishly illustrates his book with maps that have rarely been seen. `In The First Mapping of America, Alexander Johnson tells a fascinating story of the General Survey of British North America and the groundbreaking
Alexander Johnson is an international authority on historical cartography. He has been a Senior Consultant in Cartography to Christie's in London and was formerly head of the map department at one of the world's leading antiquarian book dealers in New York.