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Title:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Map" to "Mars"
Volume 17, Slice 6
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Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Map' to 'Mars'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This section of the encyclopaedia explores geographical information, cartography, and the advances in map-making techniques, encompassing a wide range of subjects from definitions and classifications of maps to the historical development of cartography across various cultures. The opening of this encyclopaedia begins with an introduction to the concept of maps, detailing their uses, classifications, and the evolution of techniques in map-making. It establishes the foundational terminology and historical context, illustrating the importance of maps for navigation, exploration, and understanding geographical distributions. By addressing the origins and classifications of different types of maps, the text aims to provide readers with an understanding of the functional and artistic aspects of cartography as it relates to human knowledge and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 42638
Published: May 3, 2013
Downloads: 854
Language: English
Subject: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
LoCC: General Works: Encyclopedias
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Map" to "Mars"
Volume 17, Slice 6
Credits:
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Map' to 'Mars'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This section of the encyclopaedia explores geographical information, cartography, and the advances in map-making techniques, encompassing a wide range of subjects from definitions and classifications of maps to the historical development of cartography across various cultures. The opening of this encyclopaedia begins with an introduction to the concept of maps, detailing their uses, classifications, and the evolution of techniques in map-making. It establishes the foundational terminology and historical context, illustrating the importance of maps for navigation, exploration, and understanding geographical distributions. By addressing the origins and classifications of different types of maps, the text aims to provide readers with an understanding of the functional and artistic aspects of cartography as it relates to human knowledge and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 42638
Published: May 3, 2013
Downloads: 854
Language: English
Subject: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
LoCC: General Works: Encyclopedias
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.