Book Description
A geographical encyclopedia of world place names contains alphabetized entries with detailed statistics on location, name pronunciation, topography, history, and economic and cultural points of interest.
Author : Saul Bernard Cohen
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 4454 pages
File Size : 19,37 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780231145541
A geographical encyclopedia of world place names contains alphabetized entries with detailed statistics on location, name pronunciation, topography, history, and economic and cultural points of interest.
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File Size : 33,51 MB
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ISBN : 9780899334462
Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 33,2 MB
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0141967633
From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide allows us to see the great centres of classical civilization afresh. The key feature of Cities of the Classical World is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There is also a clear, incisive commentary on each city's development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants. This compelling and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will transform the way we see it.
Author : DeLorme Mapping Company
Publisher : Delorme Mapping Company
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 36,53 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Outdoor recreation
ISBN : 9780899332369
DeLorme's Atlas and Gazetteer Series is America's most popular line of recreational maps! Each atlas covers an individual state in its entirety with detailed, full-color topographic maps. Detail includes back roads, hidden lakes, boat ramps, hiking trails, campgrounds, public lands, forests, wetlands and more. And, the Gazetteer sections feature page after page of information on places to go and things to do. These atlases are year-round favorites with outdoors enthusiasts and anyone who likes to leave the main roads behind.
Author : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2003-04-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780060521202
The HarperCollins New World Atlas sets a new standard for world atlases and provides a unique view of the Earth through a stunning collection of maps, images and information. These highly accessible and authoritative reference maps were created from the renowned Bartholomew cartography database, known for its comprehensive and accurate coverage of the world. The innovative HarperCollins New World Atlas offers: A wide range of satellite imagery and aerial photography An exciting, highly visual presentation of topical geographical themes Unique 3-D terrain models of each continent Extensive cross-referencing throughout the book A complete index of more than 80,000 place names New gazetteer-style index entries for selected places and features Detailed information on all states and territories of the world Key facts and statistics for every continent
Author : C.S. Hammond & Company
Publisher :
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 1950
Category : Atlases
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Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 31,94 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN :
This new addition to Oxford's atlas line is a handy, pocket-sized atlas ideal for travelers of all kinds. Handsomely bound in a leatherette case with gilt-edged pages, the Pocket Atlas contains 96 pages of stunning, digitally-produced physical and political maps of the entire world, focusing particularly on areas of key business interest such as North America, Europe, and the Far East. Thoroughly up-to-date, it reflects political boundaries and name changes around the world, while an attractive introductory section outlines useful information from time zones and common air travel routes to average climate and temperature around the world. An indispensable reference for any traveler.
Author : Funk & Wagnalls Company
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 15,1 MB
Release : 1934
Category : Atlases
ISBN :
Author : Keith Lye
Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,67 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Children's atlases
ISBN : 9780739850015
This oversized atlas offers comprehensive information on every world region, with overviews, maps, flags, statistical details, and current events. Each region is described in physical, cultural and political terms in full color. An index gazetteer and locator globe icons enable researchers to find specific topics and locations with ease.
Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 9781445461212