The First Mapping of America
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"The First Mapping of America" by Alex Johnson is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
The First Mapping of America tells the story of the General Survey. At the heart of the story lie the remarkable maps and the men who made them - the commanding and highly professional Samuel Holland, Surveyor-General in the North, and the brilliant but mercurial William Gerard De Brahm, Surveyor-General in the South. Battling both physical and political obstacles, Holland and De Brahm sought to establish their place in the firmament of the British hierarchy. Yet the reality in which they had to operate was largely controlled from afar, by Crown administrators in London and the colonies and by wealthy speculators, whose approval or opposition could make or break the best laid plans as they sought to use the Survey for their own ends.
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"The First Mapping of America" by Alex Johnson is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
Topic: Astronomical Data
Author: Alex Johnson
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.
The First Mapping of America tells the story of the General Survey. At the heart of the story lie the remarkable maps and the men who made them - the commanding and highly professional Samuel Holland, Surveyor-General in the North, and the brilliant but mercurial William Gerard De Brahm, Surveyor-General in the South. Battling both physical and political obstacles, Holland and De Brahm sought to establish their place in the firmament of the British hierarchy. Yet the reality in which they had to operate was largely controlled from afar, by Crown administrators in London and the colonies and by wealthy speculators, whose approval or opposition could make or break the best laid plans as they sought to use the Survey for their own ends.
| Author | Alex Johnson |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Published | 2020-01-23 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780755603787 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Astronomical Data |
| Series | Tauris Historical Geographical |
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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