Changing Perceptions: Mapping the Shape of Florida, 1502-1982. A Special Exhibition at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, September 22-November 18, 1984.
by Fitzgerald, Joseph H
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Miami, FL: Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Inc., 1984. Octavo, paperbound (stapled stiff tan illus. wrappers), 110 pp. Fine (As New). A permanent record of nearly 500 years of significant maps depicting Florida. From Introduction: The early perceptions of the shape of Florida arose from personal observations, heresay, or descriptions written in a diary or log...Bearing these conditions in mind one is often amazed at the accuracy with which the Florida peninsula is depicted on early maps...In this exhibition we are trying to demonstrate some of the various perceptions of the shape of Florida and the Caribbean as depicted at various times by various mapmakers...We have accumulated, for the first time in recent memory and in numbers hertofore unmatched, examples of some of the finest maps in the world showing Florida as a peninsula (the Cantino Planisphere of 1502). The latest is a Lansat (satellite) image...We have tried to use photocopies or facsimilies only where the map was a first or demonstrated some important historical fact, and an original is not available...Many of the maps were chosen for their sheer beauty, some for their inaccuracies and most for their historic interest. An effort has been made to represent as many mapmakers as possible, and as wide a variety of styles and methods of production as possible...
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- Title
- Changing Perceptions: Mapping the Shape of Florida, 1502-1982. A Special Exhibition at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, September 22-November 18, 1984.
- Author
- Fitzgerald, Joseph H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Inc., 1984.
- Place of Publication
- Miami, FL
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- Florida, Florida History, Floridiana, Maps, Map Making, United States History, Exploration, American History, Americana.
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Lighthousebooks, ABAA
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Dade City, Florida
About Lighthousebooks, ABAA
Lighthouse Books, ABAA is a family-owned and operated book shop located in downtown Dade City, Florida, celebrating more than 40 years of business. We're open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our specialties include Florida history and literature, Americana, literature of the South, military history (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), children's literature, antique maps, leather bindings and rare & unusual items. We have a wide variety of general stock, including a large landscape/gardening section, a great selection of Christian/church history/Bible study titles, Beat literature, fishing, aviation, maritime, Asian history, African history, European history, South Pacific, British history, archaeology, psychology, philosophy, Latin American and Caribbean history, Canadian history, discovery & exploration, art, antiques & collectibles' reference, pop-up books, railroads, hunting, fire arms, etc. About 25 per cent of our total stock is listed in our online inventory. If ever you're in the area, we invite you to come in and browse; to show our appreciation, we'll offer a 15 per cent discount off any purchases made on your first visit. The proprietor, Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. He was also the founding president of the the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and is still an active member and committee chairman. In addition to keeping regular hours at the storefront location, Lighthouse Books participate as a vender in about a dozen book fairs, antiques shows, map fairs and related events each year. One such show is The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, an annual trade show/charity benefit held in downtown St. Petersburg in the spring, that has become the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast; Slicker has served as Chair since its inception thirty years ago. Please contact us for more information regarding our certified appraisal services. Please visit our website: www.OldFloridaBookStore.com. Bibliophiles might also enjoy our blog, featuring articles on unusual books, author biographies, and other book related subjects:.OldFloridaBookStore.blospot.com.
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