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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn this wonderful book, richly detailed yet concise and clear, Dr. Alida Metcalf examines the rapid accumulation of European knowledge about the Atlantic World during roughly the decade on either side of the year 1500.
—Neil Kennedy,
Global Maritime HistoryIn this wonderful book, richly detailed yet concise and clear, Dr. Alida Metcalf examines the rapid accumulation of European knowledge about the Atlantic World during roughly the decade on either side of the year 1500.
The extensive notes and bibliography of maps and images, historical events, and modern sources reflect the depth of the author's study and are rich resources for further investigation.
—Gregory McIntosh, University of Lisbon,
IMCOS JournalMapping an Atlantic World, Circa 1500 is a light and entertaining read, especially for those who are not familiar with the cartographic history of the Renaissance.
—Jörn Seemann, Ball State University,
Cartographic PerspectivesThe book is well written, and it is clear that the author has a strong grasp of the material.
—Richard Pflederer, author of
Finding their Way at Sea and the Commentary,
The PortolanTable of ContentsList of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
A Note to the Reader
Introduction
Chapter One. The Atlantic Ocean on the Periphery
Chapter Two. The Year 1500
Chapter Three. Chartmakers
Chapter Four. From Manuscript to Print
Chapter Five. Parrots and Trees
Chapter Six. The Cannibal Scene
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
