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Friday, August 8, 2008

Portolan Chart


A Portolan chart detailing the Earth at latitudes near the Tropic of Capricorn. Portolan charts were early European navigational maps that combined the practical application of accurate navigational elements (such as detailed shoreline contours) and decorative illustration.

Taken from HERE.
Posted by Rob Pierce at 1:56 PM
Labels: Portolan Chart

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