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On the Map: A Mind-Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks

Simon Garfield

Examines the pivotal relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and shares engaging cartography stories and map lore.

ScienceScience · medium confidenceScience81 signalsLlm Classifier: Science -> ScienceGoogle Books: Cartography -> Arts & CriticismTopic Classifier: Travel, Exploration & Place -> Travel & PlaceTravel, Exploration & PlaceEmpire & Colonialism

Award History

0 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionMajor2014LonglistOfficial source
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  3. 03 Suggested argument

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  4. 04 Reading orientation

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