The Atlas of North American Exploration: From the Norse Voyages to the Race to the Pole
New York: Prentice-Hall, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 11.25 inches tall; 234 pages with Bibliography and Index. Numerous color maps and illustrations.
This expansive and meticulously researched atlas of North American exploration combines historical narratives with cartographic excellence to trace the continent's exploration from its earliest Norse visitors to the daring Polar expeditions of the early 20th century.
The atlas unfolds as a journey through time and geography, featuring detailed maps that highlight the routes and discoveries of explorers such as Leif Erikson, Christopher Columbus, Lewis and Clark, and Robert Peary. Each map is accompanied by insightful commentary that contextualizes the challenges, triumphs, and cultural impacts of these expeditions.
Subjects: North American History, Exploration, Cartography, History, Cartography, Exploration.
Item #20541
ISBN: 0132971283
Price: $18.00
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