{"product_id":"maps-their-history-characteristics-and-uses-a-hand-book-for-teachers-paperback-9781107452787","title":"Maps; Their History, Characteristics and Uses: A Hand-book for Teachers (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107452787","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMaps\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTheir History, Characteristics and Uses: A Hand-book for Teachers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in in 1927, this book provides an overview of the history and techniques of map production.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHerbert George Fordham (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107452787, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 July 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e112 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 13.3 x 0.7 cm, 0.14 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I: 1. Cartography: elementary ideas\u003cbr\u003e 2. The technical basis\u003cbr\u003e 3. The technical elements of a map\u003cbr\u003e 4. Terminology\u003cbr\u003e 5. Historical classification\u003cbr\u003e 6. History of map production\u003cbr\u003e 7. Special maps\u003cbr\u003e 8. Art in cartography\u003cbr\u003e 9. History of special maps and their classification\u003cbr\u003e 10. Panoramas and their relation to maps\u003cbr\u003e 11. The essential elements of maps\u003cbr\u003e 12. Graphic expressions of surface\u003cbr\u003e Part II: 13. Summary\u003cbr\u003e Part III: 14. Teaching: practical suggestions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: General \u0026amp; world history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on General \u0026amp; world history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22General%20\u0026amp;%20world%20history%20%5BHBG%5D%22\"\u003eHBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265723027736,"sku":"9781107452787","price":19.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107452787i_68784b21-0838-447d-8726-f0284448d3d7.jpg?v=1696754373","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/maps-their-history-characteristics-and-uses-a-hand-book-for-teachers-paperback-9781107452787","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}