Essential Maps For The Lost
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Essential Maps for the Lost
"When Mads discovers a dead body while she's swimming in the lake, she begins to obsess over who the woman was and what led her to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. But when she starts to fall for Billy the woman's troubled son Mads isn't sure how much longer she can keep her obsession a secret"--
Maps Lost
""Maps Lost"" explores the fascinating history of cartographic errors and their profound impact on world history. It reveals how flawed maps have shaped exploration, fueled territorial disputes, and redefined our understanding of the world. The book highlights that maps are not objective truths but interpretations influenced by political agendas and the limitations of geographic knowledge at the time. For example, the persistent appearance of mythical islands on early maps of the Atlantic spurred many voyages of (fruitless) exploration. The book adopts a critical cartographic approach, challenging the notion of maps as purely objective tools. It emphasizes that maps are subjective constructions that reflect their creators' biases and historical contexts. ""Maps Lost"" progresses through a series of compelling case studies, examining specific maps and their unintended consequences. These include instances where miscalculations led to the search for the Northwest Passage and politicized mappings of contested territories. Ultimately, ""Maps Lost"" argues that cartographic errors, while often viewed as failures, have paradoxically driven exploration, discovery, and the expansion of geographic knowledge. It equips readers with the tools for cartographic literacy, encouraging them to critically analyze maps and understand their role in shaping our perception of the world.
The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second Edition
Author: David Seidman
language: en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Release Date: 2001-01-18
Now with full-color topographic maps and featuring the latest on electronic navigation, The Essential Wilderness Navigator is the clearest and most up-to-date route-finding primer available. Providing readers with exercises for developing a directional ‘sixth sense,’ tips on mastering the art of map- and compass-reading, and comprehensive updates on a range of technological advances, this perennially popular guide is more indispensable than ever.