An Atlas of Geographical Wonders: From Mountaintops to

An Atlas of Geographical Wonders: From Mountaintops to Riverbeds

This is the first book to catalog comparative maps and tableaux that visualize the heights and lengths of the world's mountains and rivers. Produced predominantly in the nineteenth century, these beautifully rendered maps emerged out of the tide of exploration and scientific developments in measuring techniques. Beginning with the work of explorer Alexander von Humboldt, these historic drawings reveal a world of artistic and imaginative difference. Many of them give wayâ€”and with visible joyâ€”to the power of fantasy in a mesmerizing array of realistic and imaginary forms. Most of the maps are from the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection at Stanford University.
Country USA
Brand Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer Princeton Architectural Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 35552598
ReleaseDate 2019-09-24
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781616898236

Country	USA
Brand	Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer	Princeton Architectural Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	35552598
ReleaseDate	2019-09-24
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781616898236

An Atlas of Geographical Wonders: From Mountaintops to Riverbeds