Cartographic encounters : indigenous peoples and the exploration of the New World / John Rennie Short.

Author/creator Short, John R.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : Reaktion Books, 2009.
Description176 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentInhaltsverzeichnis
Supplemental ContentInhaltsverzeichnis
Subjects
Cartography--West (U.S.). --History. --19th century.
Indian cartography--West (U.S.). --History. --19th century.
Indians of North America--First contact with other peoples. --West (U.S.).
West (U.S.)--Discovery and exploration.

Portion of title Indigenous peoples and the exploration of the New World
Contents Introduction: Creation myths and cartographic encounters ; Amerindian mappings -- Colonial cartographies: Encounters in a settled land ; Landings in a strange land -- Imperial cartographies: Surveying the West : Lewis and Clark and others ; Expedition into the 'desert' ; Fremont and Tah-Kai-Buhl ; 'Warren's map' ; Closing the frontier in the west -- Conclusions: Cartographic encounters in Australia ; Journey's end.
Abstract In this reinterpretation of U.S. history, the author argues that, until now, writing about and popular understanding of the exploration and mapping of the New World has largely ignored the pivotal role played by indigenous people.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 157-162) and index.
ISBN9781861894366
ISBN1861894368

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Joyner General Stacks GA408.5.W47 S56 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold