Book description
This major re-examination of the history of map-making in Exeter, the historic county town of Devon, follows from the recent discovery of a 'new' Georgian town map of the city. That map, by William Birchynshaw (a man not known tohave produced any other), is reproduced in facsimile, along with nearly…
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1 author picked William Birchynshaw's Map of Exeter, 1743 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The discovery of hitherto unknown maps is a great treat and this edition uses one to show the development of urban mapping. Well-anchored in the locality, this book is also of much wider value.
From Jeremy's list on for people who love maps.
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