Scotland: Mapping the Islands
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780273517 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Arranged thematically and covering topics such as population, place-names, defence, civic improvement, natural resources, navigation, and leisure and tourism, Scotland: Mapping the Islands presents the rich and diverse story of Scottish islands from the earliest maps to the most up-to-date techniques of digital mapping in a unique and imaginative way.. As miniature worlds, beautiful locations and homes to communities seemingly distant from the stresses of modern life, Scotland’s many islands have an extraordinary fascination on countless people, not least on the hundreds of thousands of visitors who visit them each year
Charles W.J. Since 1994 he has worked at the Map Library at the National Library of Scotland, with particular responsibilities relating to digital mapping. Withers is Professor of Historical Geography at the University of Edinburgh.. Chris Fleet studied Geography at the University of Durham. Margaret Wilkes is Convener of the Collections Committee of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and one o
'the authors take us through a dazzling treasure trove of maps in a thematic way, rather than simply arranging them in chronological order this is a hugely impressive work of scholarship, not to mention a lifetime's supply of daydreaming material' * Scotland on Sunday * 'This is a triumph of a book, a beautifully illustrated account of how our Scottish islands have been understood by cartographers. It is a book that gives sheer, unadulterated pleasure to both eye and mind' -- Alexander McCall Smith 'this is a book to use, to study and enjoy while celebrating Scottish islands in all their lovely variations and locations' * The Ileach * 'This is a delightful book, beautifully reproduced and to be savoured' * Legal Society of Scotland Journal *