Some Methods for Indicating Cartographic Uncertainty, Fifteenth through Eighteenth Centuries

We have a strong tendency to trust maps as accurate depictions of the world, and most early modern cartographers are content to enjoy that prima facie trust without raising questions about the trustworthiness of their sources. In this article I will examine several methods that cartographers used f...

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Main Author: Chet Van Duzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: openjournals.nl 2024-10-01
Series:Journal for the History of Knowledge
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Online Access:https://journalhistoryknowledge.org/article/view/13795
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