Bibliograph

Globes, 400 years of exploration, navigation, and power, Sylvia Sumira

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Label

Globes, 400 years of exploration, navigation, and power, Sylvia Sumira

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Globes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

855507192

Responsibility statement

Sylvia Sumira

Sub title

400 years of exploration, navigation, and power

Summary

"All you ever wanted to know about the history of globes and how they have been made. See inside them as well as admire their geographical and astronomical exteriors in this beautifully illustrated book by a real expert, Sylvia Sumira. Some of the most famous globes in the world and those from the British Library's rarely displayed collection are revealed in their various guises; as symbols of power and mathematical instruments of geography and astronomy, as well as teaching aids and games for young people. A book not to be missed."--Page 4 of cover

Table Of Contents

The making of globes -- The globes

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Creator