Cartography - Early works to 1800
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A short account of the nature and use of maps . As also some short discourses of the division of the earth into zones, climes and parallels; ... To which is subjoined a catalogue of the factories and places now in possession of the English, French, Dutch, ... By William Alingham, ..
Alingham, William fl. 1694-1710.Date: 1703- E-books
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The construction of maps and globes In two parts. First, contains the various ways of projecting maps, exhibited in fifteen different Methods, with their Uses. Second, treats of making divers sorts of globes, both as to the Geometrical and Mechanical Work. Illustrated with eighteen copper plates. To which is added, an appendix, Wherein the present State of Geography is consider'd. Being a seasonable Enquiry into Maps, Books of Geography and Travel. Intermix'd with some necessary Cautions, Helps, and Directions for future Map-Makers, Geographers, and Travellers.
Green, John d. 1757.Date: 1717