Book
Great city maps / editors, Victoria Heyworth-Dunne, Ruth O'Rourke-Jones, Debra Wolter.
Record details
- ISBN: 146545358X
- ISBN: 9781465453587
- Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (chiefly colour) ; 31 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK, 2016.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "DK Smithsonian"--Cover. Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 37.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cartography > History. Cities and towns > History > Maps. Cities and towns > Maps. Pictorial maps > History. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 912.09 Gre | 31681020018479 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Penguin Putnam
Journey back in time and take a walk through the historic streets of the worldâs greatest cities.
Great City Maps is the companion title to DKâs Great Maps and takes a focused look at over 70 gorgeously illustrated historical maps and plans of cities around the globe. Dive into the details of each beautiful map and learn about interesting features with visual tours of the mapsâ highlights â such as the Old London Bridge of London in 1572 and the orchards of Brooklyn in 1767 New York.
Cities are centers of civilization and the way their maps portray them reflects their politics, religion, and culture. See how certain cities, and cartographic techniques, changed over time. More than just a bird's-eye view, this irresistible book tells the tales behind the cities from the hubs of ancient peoples to modern mega-cities, and profiles the iconic cartographers and artists who created each map.
Perfect for history, geography, and cartography enthusiasts and a stunning gift for armchair explorers of all ages, Great City Maps is your window into the world's most fascinating cities.
