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Alternate Title(s): Geography of the World
Author: Sebastian Munster
Publication Location: Basel
Year: 1574
Summary

Munster’s Cosmography was one of the most popular books of the 16th century. In addition to the map of the world, it includes separate maps for America, Africa, Asia and Europe. First published in 1540, at least 24 editions were published in the following century. If geography is a prerequisite for natural history, then Munster’s popularity represents an opening for increased investigation of natural history.

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Theme(s): Geography, Mathematics
Chronological Period: 16th century
Geographical Region(s): Asia, Europe, Africa
Resource Type: Book