Historic Maritime Maps: Used for HIstoric Exploration 1290-1699

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Summary: A Major Disappointment
Review: I got suckered by this book. The typos are abominable; the text trite. Sure the maps are good, but most are the same classics you see in any history of maps book.

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Summary: A pure pleasure for the mind and the eyes
Review: This book is absolutely fascinating! The author has done a wonderful job in speaking of these ancient maps. Although I was not too interested in the subject, I quickly found myself devouring the book! It is a perfect gift for all, both for its iconography and the insight it gives on this remarkable page of our history...