Envisioning the American West: Maps, the Representational Barrage of 19th Century Expedition Reports...
Envisioning the American West: Maps, the Representational Barrage of 19th Century Expedition Reports, and the Production of Scientific Knowledge
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Taylor & Francis Group
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A striking shaded relief map, created by Baron F. W. von Egloffstein to accompany the report on the first official exploration of the Grand Canyon in 1857-58, represents an important new way of envisioning America's western landscapes. Ideas from the history and sociology of science, art history, and cultural geography are woven together as a means...
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Envisioning the American West: Maps, the Representational Barrage of 19th Century Expedition Reports, and the Production of Scientific Knowledge
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TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1559_152304097782438737
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1559_152304097782438737
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1050-9844
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2330-9172
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10.1559/152304097782438737
