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Australia in maps: great maps in Australia's history from the National Library's collection / [text, Maura O'Connor, Terry Birtles; editorial consultant, Martin Woods; editor, John Clark] (Book)

 
Title:Australia in maps: great maps in Australia's history from the National Library's collection / [text, Maura O'Connor, Terry Birtles; editorial consultant, Martin Woods; editor, John Clark]
Author:National Library of Australia
Map data:Scales differ (E 112 00'--E 154 00'/S 9 00'--S 44 00')
Publisher:Canberra, A.C.T. : National Library of Australia, 2007
Brief description:Richly illustrated with exquisite manuscript maps and editions from celebrated European cartographic publishers of 17th century to familiar contemporary products such as tourist maps. Discover the stories behind these maps, the technological changes in map making and changes in human knowledge and representation of the world.
Description:1 atlas (viii, 148 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
Notes:This atlas features examples of historically significant maps, many unique to the map collection of the National Library of Australia, and which illustrate significant historical landmarks in the development of Australia as a nation. Accompanied by explanatory text and illustrations.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 137-143.
ISBN:9780642276353
Subjects:National Library of Australia - Map collections
Australia - History - Maps
Australia - Discovery and exploration - Maps
Australia - Discovery and exploration
Australia - History
Other authors:O'Connor, Maura, 1952-
Birtles, Terry G. (Terry Grant)
Woods, Martin P. (Martin Paul), 1957-
Clark, John
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Description (full):Australia in Maps is an essential read for all bibliophiles, cartographers and those who simply love beautiful books.
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