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Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Maps, charts & atlases > General
This folded map (890mm x 1000mm) pictorially illustrates the
history of Britain's Railways up to its previous publication date
of 1974. Drawn by Laurence Richardson and last published in 1974 by
Collins Bartholomew as a fold up map. Now re-digitized and
re-published by Mapseeker in association with the Collins
Bartholomew Archive, the map covers all of England, Wales, Scotland
and Ireland with various historical events, progress, iconic steam
locomotives, and heritage railways illustrated pictorially in the
form of eye catching vignettes. The map is surrounded by the crests
of many of the Railway Companies that were founded over time until
they were consumed under the Amalgamation of 1923.
This folded map (890mm x 1000mm) pictorially illustrates the
historical events around the world. It was drawn by Leslie Bullock,
and first published in 1948 to commemorate the first sitting of the
General Assembly of The United Nations which met in London on the
10th of January 1946 and later published by Collins Bartholomew as
a fold-up map. This popular map from its time has now been
re-digitized and republished in association with the Collins
Bartholomew Archive using the latest printing technology. The print
media used is 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed
as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and
a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is
This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir
for tourists to Lancashire and also a valuable reference resource
for local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps
of Lancashire, John Speed's County Map of Lancashire 1611, Johan
Blaeu's County Map of Lancashire 1648, Thomas Moule's County Map of
Lancashire 1836 and detailed Town Plans of both Lancaster and
Preston 1824. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from
antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was
specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help
reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability
to as the map is being folded.
This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir
for tourists to Cheshire and also a valuable reference resource for
local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps of
Cheshire, John Speed's County map of Cheshire 1611, Johan Blaeu's
County Map of Cheshire 1648,Thomas Moule's County Map of Cheshire
1836 and the detailed Plan of The City of Chester by Cole and Roper
1805. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique
originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially
developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show
through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the
map is being folded.
This volume offers an analysis of significant social and economic
items that have been computed according to county types. There is a
map for each state with the county type indicated for each county.
The extensive bibliography is arranged to permit all studies
bearing on individual counties to be keyed to data for each county.
Originally published in 1941. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC
Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to
make available again books from our distinguished backlist that
were previously out of print. These editions are published
unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable
paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural
value.
Featuring DK's outstanding cartography and eye-popping design, this
fully revised 7th edition is an unparalleled visual reference of
the world we live in. With 65 maps covering 196 countries, this
atlas combines improved visual landscape modelling with key roads,
railways, rivers, and settlements. Throughout, it interweaves
traditional cartographic techniques and the latest digital
technology. Compact World Atlas has been updated to reflect recent
geopolitical changes such as the annexation of Crimea, the Inuit
place names in Canada, and the populations of Chinese towns. Fact
files on countries helps the reader understand facets of different
nations including their population, religion, currency, while the
comprehensive index-gazetteer of places and countries covers
approximately 20,000 cross-referenced geographical names. This
comprehensive volume also features geographical comparisons such as
the most sparsely populated countries, the ten richest countries,
and the greatest waterfalls. Truly encyclopaedic, the Compact World
Atlas is a necessary companion for any bookshelf.
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