The History of Cartography in a Nutshell

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2008-06-03

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ALA Map and Geography Round Table

Abstract

his is a very short history of cartography. Notes and links to images are included at the end.

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maps, cartography, history, portolan charts, map projections, Claudius Ptolemy, Gerardus Mercator, Fra Mauro, Peutinger Table, C.F. Cassini de Thury

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