Maps
Their History, Characteristics and Uses: A Hand-book for Teachers

First published in in 1927, this book provides an overview of the history and techniques of map production.

Herbert George Fordham (Author)

9781107452787, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 July 2014

112 pages
20.3 x 13.3 x 0.7 cm, 0.14 kg

First published in in 1927 as the second edition of a 1921 original, this book provides an overview of the history and techniques of map production. The text is illustrated with examples of several different types of maps, and discusses cartographical points such as panoramas, the way in which surfaces are expressed graphically, and the incorporation of art into older maps. Fordham also advises teachers on how to incorporate maps and cartography into teaching. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historical maps.

Part I: 1. Cartography: elementary ideas
2. The technical basis
3. The technical elements of a map
4. Terminology
5. Historical classification
6. History of map production
7. Special maps
8. Art in cartography
9. History of special maps and their classification
10. Panoramas and their relation to maps
11. The essential elements of maps
12. Graphic expressions of surface
Part II: 13. Summary
Part III: 14. Teaching: practical suggestions
Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: General & world history [HBG]