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Record Nr.

UNISA996339085703316

Autore

Short John R

Titolo

Cartographic encounters : Indigenous peoples and the exploration of the new world / / John Rennie Short

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Reaktion Books, , 2009

ISBN

1-282-79614-3

9786612796142

1-86189-749-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 pages) : illustrations, maps

Disciplina

526.0973

Soggetti

Cartography - West (U.S.) - History - 19th century

Indian cartography - West (U.S.) - History - 19th century

Indians of North America - First contact with other peoples - West (U.S.)

West (U.S.) Discovery and exploration

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-162) and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Colonial cartographies -- pt. 3. Imperial cartographies -- pt. 4. Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

In this reinterpretation of U.S. history, the author argues that, until now, writing about and popular understanding of the exploration and mapping of the New World has largely ignored the pivotal role played by indigenous people.