Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wordless Wednesday and a Plug
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![]() ![]() Cartographer Abraham Ortelius Issues the First Modern Atlas (1570)Prior to 1570, maps were often unreliable, illegible, and unwieldy. When Ortelius published his Theatrum orbis terrarium, it was the first comprehensive, easy-to-use, and fairly up-to-date collection of world maps. It drew from the works of 87 cartographers, all of whom were credited. Demand was immediate and persisted for decades, during which time dozens of editions were published in several languages. In addition to practical contemporary maps, Ortelius published what? More... Discuss |
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So, your dog gets run of the house as mine does? LOL :)
Hi Speedy,
Even though that is not my pup, both my dogs DO have the run of the house, for sure! :)
:D..
urs..hemu..
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