Tracks on the Ocean : A History of Trailblazing, Maps, and Maritime Travel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caputo, Sara.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cartography.

Navigation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (348 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2024.

Summary:

Tracks on the Ocean by Sara Caputo explores the historical development of representing journeys through lines on maps, focusing on maritime travel. The book traces the evolution of this cartographic practice from its roots in the early sixteenth century, emphasizing the role of European sea-bound empires. It examines how these 'tracks' have influenced Western perceptions of space, movement, and storytelling. The narrative delves into the cultural, historical, and technological shifts that enabled the creation and significance of journey lines, highlighting their role in modernity, colonial occupation, and the rise of accuracy and discovery. Intended for readers interested in maritime history, cartography, and cultural studies, the book offers insights into how these concepts transformed human interaction with the natural environment. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

1. The Trackless World

2. Trailblazers

3. Writing on Water

4. Storytelling

Color illustrations follow

5. Keeping Track

6. A Common Highway?

7. Countertracks

Coda

Color Illustrations

Acknowledgements

Illustration Credits

Notes

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ISBN:

9780226837932

0226837939

OCLC:

1455135665