| Surveyors of Empire: Samuel Holland, J.F.W. Des Barres, and the Making of The Atlantic Neptune Contributor(s): Hornsby, Stephen J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0773538488 ISBN-13: 9780773538481 Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press OUR PRICE: $43.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Cartography |
| Dewey: 912.196 |
| Series: Carleton Library |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 9.98" W x 8.02" (2.44 lbs) 269 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Using research from both sides of the Atlantic, Stephen Hornsby examines the development of British military cartography in North America during and after the Seven Years War, as well as advancements in military and scientific equipment used in surveying. At the same time, he follows the land speculation of two leading surveyors, Samuel Holland and J.F.W. Des Barres, and the publication history of The Atlantic Neptune. Richly illustrated with images from The Atlantic Neptune and earlier maps, Surveyors of Empire is an insightful account of the relationship between science and imperialism, and the British shaping of the Atlantic world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hornsby, Stephen J.: - Stephen J. Hornsby is director of the Canadian-American Center and professor of geography and Canadian Studies at the University of Maine. |