The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths and discoveries of the universe
Brooke-Hitching, Edward2019
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This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography - a glorious genre of map-making often overlooked by modern map books - as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments and other appealing curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, medieval aliens, mythological animals and rampaging spirits.
Main title:
The sky atlas : the greatest maps, myths and discoveries of the universe / Edward Brooke-Hitching.
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Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2019.London : Simon & Schuster, 2019.
Collation:
255 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm
Notes:
Illustration on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781471178931 (hbk)
Dewey class:
520.9
Language:
English
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BRN:
2234551