A Map History Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn spine with some damage on the spine. Internally sound.
A Map History Of Australia chronicles the rich and complex past of the continent through the lens of cartography. This compelling historical account illustrates how geographical representations shaped understanding and development from indigenous perspectives to colonial expansion. It presents a meticulous examination of the evolving landscape, political boundaries, and cultural narratives embedded within historical maps. The work uncovers the stories of exploration, settlement, and nation-building, revealing the profound impact of cartographic endeavors on Australian identity. This authoritative text offers an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Australian history, geography, or the art of mapmaking.
Author: Ian Wynd And Joyce Wood
Format: Paperback
Published: 1963, Oxford University Press
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn spine with some damage on the spine. Internally sound.
A Map History Of Australia chronicles the rich and complex past of the continent through the lens of cartography. This compelling historical account illustrates how geographical representations shaped understanding and development from indigenous perspectives to colonial expansion. It presents a meticulous examination of the evolving landscape, political boundaries, and cultural narratives embedded within historical maps. The work uncovers the stories of exploration, settlement, and nation-building, revealing the profound impact of cartographic endeavors on Australian identity. This authoritative text offers an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Australian history, geography, or the art of mapmaking.