Patrick Mcginty: 1 book
Mapping and Navigation
Explore the History and Science of Finding Your Way with 20 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
How did we get from 20-foot-long maps to GPS devices small enough to fit in the palm of our hands? How does GPS work and what can it tell us? How do ancient mapmaking techniques used by the Romans and Greeks influence the satellite technologies we use today? The history of mapmaking is full of remarkable...
