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Strange maps : an atlas of cartographic curiosities

A collection of unusual maps is complemented by interesting statistics and social commentary, in a volume that includes a map of Thomas More's Utopia and imaginings of what the globe might look like if its lands and oceans were inverted.

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  • "A collection of unusual maps is complemented by interesting statistics and social commentary, in a volume that includes a map of Thomas More's Utopia and imaginings of what the globe might look like if its lands and oceans were inverted."@en
  • ""Spanning many centuries, all continents and the realms of outer space and the imagination, this unique book of maps combines beautiful full-color illustrations with quirky statistics and smart social commentary, resulting in an illustrated guide to just about everything. Brimming with trivia, deadpan humor and idiosyncratic lore, Strange Maps is a fascinating tour of all things weird and wonderful in the world of cartography."--Jacket."

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  • "Miscellanea"
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