Terra Nostra: The Stories Behind Canada’s Maps, 1550-1950 |
| Maps have been invaluable
throughout Canada’s history. They promised fame and fortune to early
merchant-adventurers and guided army commanders. They legitimized a
politician’s dominion and allowed businessmen to stake new claims. And
they helped ordinary citizens build communities. Terra Nostra celebrates the mapping of Canada, in part by telling the stories of the exceptional individuals who helped to create the maps. Drawn from the rich cartographic holdings of Library and Archives Canada, it spans four centuries - from the portolan charts of the early explorers to recent aerial images of east coast ice floes. Canada’s maps provide evidence of our nation’s technical accomplishments and offer insight into the development of our geographical knowledge. |
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This coffee table book traces 400 years of Canada’s history through the maps that recorded it before satellite imaging and geographic information systems. It also follows the history of map-making, from woodblock printing to lithography, copperplate engraving, offset printing, and, on the battlefield, sun printing using blueprints. The year 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the official Atlas of Canada; Terra Nostra provides a beautifully illustrated and timely celebration of the country’s cartographic history. About the author: Jeffrey S. Murray, senior archivist at Library and Archives Canada, has helped acquire significant records on Canada’s cartographic heritage for over twenty years. His lifelong interest in Canadian history has resulted in numerous specialized guides, public exhibitions, and magazine articles. Written by Jeffrey S. Murray. Co-published by: McGill-Queen’s University Press, Les éditions du Septentrion, Library and Archives Canada, and Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2006. |
| Catalogue No. | 2-89448-453-4 |
| Price | $70.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Pages | 190 |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français |
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