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Cartographic History Books

Charts and maps have always been central to seafaring. This small collection covers the history of nautical cartography, from early sea charts to the development of modern navigation. The Sea Chart is a good overview of how maritime mapping evolved, while Master and Cartographer and Churchills Secret Chart Makers tell more specific stories.

You will also find titles on the broader history of navigation and exploration, where mapmaking and seamanship overlap.

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