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On the Edge: Mapping North America's Coasts

On the Edge

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"On the Edge" by Roger M. McCoy is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

This book tracks the progress of a four hundred year effort to map the coasts of North America after 1492. A set of maps show the progression of exploration over time, and narratives of the voyages illustrate the trials and dangers faced by the men as they made their maps.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history of North American exploration and cartography.
Focus: The development of coastal maps of North America over four centuries following 1492.
Covers: The progression of exploration through maps and narratives detailing voyages and challenges faced by explorers.
Why It Matters: It provides insight into the historical process of mapping North America's coasts and the human experiences behind these efforts.

"On the Edge" by Roger M. McCoy is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Astronomical Data

Author: Roger M. McCoy

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

This book tracks the progress of a four hundred year effort to map the coasts of North America after 1492. A set of maps show the progression of exploration over time, and narratives of the voyages illustrate the trials and dangers faced by the men as they made their maps.

AuthorRoger M. McCoy
PublisherOUP USA
Published2012-07-18
ISBN-139780199744046
BindingHardcover
Pages264
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsHistory
TopicAstronomical Data

Format: Hardcover

Length: 264 pages

Language: English

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