Scotland Scotland Mapping the Islands Christopher Fleet ; Margaret Wilkes ; Charles WJ Withers Birlinn2016Hardback256pp Illustrated250x244mm 9781780273518 Product Code: 511941 Details Demonstrating the ‘lure and “pull” of maps and islands in combination’, this handsome volume illustrates and discusses over 150 maps – historical and ... DetailsBackDetailsDemonstrating the ‘lure and “pull” of maps and islands in combination’, this handsome volume illustrates and discusses over 150 maps – historical and contemporary – from the National Library of Scotland’s collection. The authors begin with an introductory chapter on cartography in Scotland since the 16th century; then, in broadly chronological order they use eight themes, including settlement, naming, navigation and natural resources, to describe the geography, history and culture of Scotland’s islands through their representation in maps.See MoreSee Less publ £30.00now £14.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesScotlandTagsBritish & Irish historyHistorical maps & atlases