The sea chart : the illustrated history of nautical maps and navigational charts
Blake, John, Lieutenant Commander2009
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This volume looks at the history and development of the chart and the related nautical map, in both scientific and aesthetic terms, as a means of safe and accurate seaborne navigation. Key figures or milestones in the history of charting are presented in stand-alone story box features.
Main title:
The sea chart : the illustrated history of nautical maps and navigational charts / John Blake ; foreword by HRH The Duke of York.
Imprint:
London : Conway, 2009.
Collation:
160 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2004.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781844860630 (pbk)
Dewey class:
623.892209623.892209 BLA
Language:
English
BRN:
56234
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