Год выпуска: 2007 Автор: Donald Wigal Издательство: Parkstone Press Страниц: 256 ISBN: 978-1-85995-693-9
Описание
Donald Wigal has long been fascinated by historical archives and documents. He is always ready at a moment's notice to travel the world in search of a new old chart. This book presents a selection of oceanic charts dating from the 13th to the 17th century Though to us they may appear rudimentary they bear excellent witness to the achievements of the early European navigators, and to their determination to explore the very ends of the Earth. What the charts may lack in geographical accuracy they undoubtedly make up for in charm. And of course they are priceless historical records. Recounting the epic voyages of maritime exploration, from Erik the Red to Robert Peary, author Donald Wigal leads us on an exciting journey from Terra Incognita to the World As We Know It.
