Cartographic encounters : indigenous peoples and the exploration of the New World

Cartographic encounters : indigenous peoples and the exploration of the New World / John Rennie Short.

Author/creator	Short, John R.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	London : Reaktion Books, 2009.
Description	176 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Supplemental Content	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Supplemental Content	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Subject(s)	Cartography--West (U.S.) --History --19th century. Indian cartography--West (U.S.) --History --19th century. Indians of North America--First contact with other peoples --West (U.S.) West (U.S.)--Discovery and exploration.

Portion of title	Indigenous peoples and the exploration of the New World
Contents	Introduction: Creation myths and cartographic encounters ; Amerindian mappings -- Colonial cartographies: Encounters in a settled land ; Landings in a strange land -- Imperial cartographies: Surveying the West : Lewis and Clark and others ; Expedition into the 'desert' ; Fremont and Tah-Kai-Buhl ; 'Warren's map' ; Closing the frontier in the west -- Conclusions: Cartographic encounters in Australia ; Journey's end.
Abstract	In this reinterpretation of U.S. history, the author argues that, until now, writing about and popular understanding of the exploration and mapping of the New World has largely ignored the pivotal role played by indigenous people.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-162) and index.
ISBN	9781861894366
ISBN	1861894368

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	GA408.5.W47 S56 2009	✔ Available	Place Hold