Off the map
the curious histories of place-names
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Author
Publication
1997 - Kodansha International, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
50,000 words, Guess
Page Count
200 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL679016M
- ISBN-101568361742
- OCLC Control Number37187497
- Internet Archiveoffmapcurioushis00nels
- Library of Congress Control Number97025499
and 2 more
- Goodreads1268031
- LibraryThing20930
Classifications
- DDC910/.3
- LCCG104.5 .N45 1997
Description
Shows that place names and the maps that establish them can reveal a sensitive record of exploration, conquest, and liberation, shot through with geographic error, linguistic decay, and ethnic misunderstanding.
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