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Excerpt from Major James Rennel and the Rise of Modern English Geography
Yule set to work to collect materials, and was so successful that he was able to contribute a very brief, but exceptionally valuable and interesting, memoir of sixteen pages to the Royal Engineers' Journal in He entertained a hope of utilising the materials he had brought together at some future time in a memoir on a larger scale; but that time never came.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. James Rennell's groundbreaking work marks a significant milestone in the history of geography, establishing him as the greatest British geographer of his era. This book delves into Rennell's life, exploring his contributions to naval service, surveying, and geographical discovery. It meticulously traces Rennell's journey from a humble midshipman to his rise as a preeminent cartographer and the "father of English geography," providing a comprehensive account of his role in shaping the field. The author expertly weaves together Rennell's personal narrative with the broader historical context, highlighting the challenges and advancements of 18th-century exploration and mapmaking. Through its detailed examination of Rennell's surveys, charts, and writings, this book unveils the profound impact of his work on our understanding of the world, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330077665_0
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