A eight volume reference set that provides a history of map making, describes the different types of maps, their purpose and the techniques used to make them, plus the meaning of some of the symbols and how to use them to read maps.
Content Note
v.1. Ways of mapping the world -- v.2. Observation and measurement -- v.3. Maps for travelers -- v.4. Navigation -- v.5. Mapping new lands -- v.6. Mapping for governments -- v.7. City maps -- v.8. Mapping for today and tomorrow.