Mapping and imagination in the Great Basin : a cartographic history / Richard V. Francaviglia.

Author/creator Francaviglia, Richard V.
Format Book
Publication InfoReno, Nev. : University of Nevada Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxviii, 231 pages : illustrations maps ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Cartography--Great Basin Region. --History.
Great Basin--Discovery and exploration.
Great Basin--Geography.

Contents Comprehending the Great Basin - The power of terra incognita -- Maps and early spanish exploration -- In the path of westward expansion (1795-1825) -- Demystifying terra incognita (1825-1850) -- Maps in the sand (1850-1865) -- Filling in the blanks (1865-1900) -- Maps of the modern/postmodern Great Basin (1900-2005) -- Comprehending cartographic change.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-215, 217-222) and index.
LCCN 2004023023
ISBN0874176093 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0874176174 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks GA102.6 .F73 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold