| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 230 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover -- CONTENTS -- LIST OF FIGURES -- LIST OF TABLES -- FOREWORD -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Introduction -- 1. The Life of Piri Reis -- 2. Description of the Map -- 3. Europe and Africa -- 4. The Atlantic Islands -- 5. South America -- 6. The Southern Continent -- 7. The Christopher Columbus Inscription -- 8. Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles -- 9. Hispaniola and the Bahamas -- 10. Cuba and Central America -- 11. Conclusions -- APPENDIX A. Maps Referenced in the Text -- APPENDIX B. Cross-References of Inscription Numbers -- NOTES -- BIBLIOGRAPHY |
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INDEXA -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z |
| Summary |
This detailed study of the 1513 Piri Reis world map offers commentary and explication of a major milestone in cartography. It aims to disprove dubious conclusions drawn and clarify longstanding mysteries in order to open up new ways of looking at the history of exploration |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-216) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Pirî Reis, -1554?
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| SUBJECT |
Pirı̂ Reis, d. 1554?
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Pirî Reis, -1554? fast |
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Piri, Re'is 1470-1554 gnd |
| Subject |
World maps -- Early works to 1800.
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REFERENCE -- Atlases & Gazetteers.
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TRAVEL -- Maps & Road Atlases.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Cartography.
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World maps
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Karte
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Wereldkaarten.
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| Genre/Form |
Early works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
99055689 |
| ISBN |
9780820343594 |
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0820343595 |
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1280491566 |
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9781280491566 |
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9786613586797 |
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661358679X |
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