Mastering The Inland Seas

Mastering the Inland Seas

Theodore J. Karamanski's sweeping maritime history demonstrates the far-ranging impact that the tools and infrastructure developed for navigating the Great Lakes had on the national economies, politics, and environment of continental North America. Synthesizing popular as well as original historical scholarship, Karamanski weaves a colorful narrative illustrating how disparate private and government interests transformed these vast and dangerous waters into the largest inland water transportation system in the world. Karamanski explores both the navigational and sailing tools of First Nations peoples and the dismissive and foolhardy attitude of early European maritime sailors. He investigates the role played by commercial boats in the Underground Railroad, as well as how the federal development of crucial navigational resources exacerbated sectionalism in the antebellum United States. Ultimately Mastering the Inland Sea shows the undeniable environmental impact of technologies used by the modern commercial maritime industry. This expansive story illuminates the symbiotic relationship between infrastructure investment in the region's interconnected waterways and North America's lasting economic and political development.

The Game Master's Guide to Fantasy Mapmaking

"We are all so lucky that Cody is finally sharing what he has learned as a fantasy mapmaker, inviting others to create whole new worlds." — Hank Green, New York Times bestselling author of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing Dive Into the Magical World of Fantasy Cartography If you’ve ever wanted to create your own fantasy realm, have a more immersive gaming experience, or finally remember where your adventuring party’s heading, cartographer Cody James King is here to guide you. With simple instructions and clear step-by-step illustrations, you’ll learn to draw everything from rivers, cliffs, and coastlines to castles and deadly ruins. Hone your skills and take your maps to the next level with elaborate borders and isometric compass roses or explore a new perspective with maps of various scales (all the way from single rooms to sprawling galaxies). Whether you’re creating a Dungeons & Dragons map or perfecting your fantasy novel’s worldbuilding, this comprehensive guide ensures you have the materials and know-how to get the job done. With Cody’s infectious enthusiasm, humor, and passion for his craft, you’ll build more detailed worlds and have a deeper knowledge of the art of mapmaking—just in time for your next campaign!

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