Free Download Tracks on the Ocean: A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel by Sara Caputo
English | 29 Aug. 2024 | ISBN: 1788168828, 1788168836 | True EPUB | 320 pages | 34.2 MB
From their first appearance on Renaissance maps, linear tracks representing maritime voyages have shaped the way we see the world. But why do we depict journeys as lines, and what is their deeper meaning? Ferdinand Magellan’s route to the Pacific embodied the promise of adventure and colonisation, while the scientific charts of the Royal Navy inspired others to plan conquests, navigate treacherous waters and establish settlements across the oceans.
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