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Svat Soucek
Piri Reis was the Ottoman naval commander and cartographer who
played a leading role in transmitting Columbus's discoveries. The
charts in this Atlas are largely based on his Kitab-i Bahriye ('Book
of Seamanship'), whilst also including a number of other important
additions such as the views of Istanbul, Cairo and Venice.
The publication of this beautiful facsimile is an important contribution
to cartographic history. The accompanying study outlines Piri Reis's
career and his contribution to the history of mapmaking, and presents
a detailed analysis of the Atlas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Professor Svat Soucek was formerly Professor, Princeton University.
DETAILS
Limited edition of 750, Solander boxed set.
Facsimile map, 62 sheets; text volume
180 pages
42.25 x 23.0 cm.
1992
1-874780-70-6
£350 $700
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