Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638 : a sketch of his life and work, with an…
"Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638: A Sketch of His Life and Work" by Edward Luther Stevenson, Ph.D. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work centers on the life and contributions of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, a prominent cartographer, printer, and globe maker of the early 17th century from the Netherlands. The book delves into Blaeu's significant achievements in the fields of geography and astronomy, particularly noting his famous world
map of 1605. The opening of this account introduces readers to Blaeu's early life, beginning with his childhood in Alkmaar and subsequent move to Amsterdam, where he developed a passion for mathematics and astronomy. It highlights his apprenticeship under Tycho Brahe at the observatory on the island of Hveen, detailing his formative years in the realm of scientific study. As the text progresses, it hints at Blaeu's evolution into one of the foremost figures in cartography, setting the stage for exploring his innovations in map-making and printing that would leave a lasting legacy in the scientific community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Edward Luther, 1858-1944 |
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| LoC No. | 14020235 |
| Title | Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638 : a sketch of his life and work, with an especial reference to his large world map of 1605, facsimile of the unique copy belonging to the Hispanic society of America |
| Original Publication | New York: The Hispanic Society of America, 1914. |
| Series Title | Publications of the Hispanic society of America. no. 85 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Alan, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GA: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Mathematical geography, Cartography |
| Subject | Early maps |
| Subject | Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75272 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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