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"Quest for the Indies - Routes of Exploration",

This is the catalogue for the Historical Museum of Southern Florida's "Quest for the Indies" exhibition, curated by Joseph H. Fitzgerald. It lists and describes 136 maps, ranging from maps based on the work of Greek geographers like Herodotus and Strabo to a view of the Tower of London published in 1840. Each entry is accompanied by thumbnail-sized black & white images, with several plates at the end providing more up-close detail. The book includes 12 brief essays on topics related to exploration by Fitzgerald, T.A. Andros, Robert and Grisel Leavitt, and William M. Straight. There is a useful glossary and an in-depth bibliography for those who want to navigate deeper into the subjects covered. 116 pp., plus b&w plates. Soft illustrated covers.

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Condition: B+

Contents are very good. Covers have light wear and minor soiling.