Old maps lead you to strange and unexpected places, and none does so more ineluctably than the subject of this book: the giant, beguiling Waldseemüller world map of 1507. So begins this remarkable story of the map that gave America its name. For millennia Europeans believed that the world consisted of three parts: Europe, Africa, and Asia. They drew the three continents in countless shapes and sizes on their maps, but occasionally they hinted at the existence of a "fourth part of the world," a mysterious, inaccessible place, separated from the rest by a vast expanse of ocean. It was a land of myth—until 1507, that is, when Martin Waldseemüller and Matthias Ringmann, two obscure scholars working in the mountains of eastern France, made it real. Columbus had died the year before convinced that he had sailed to Asia, but Waldseemüller and Ringmann, after reading about the Atlantic discoveries of Columbus’s contemporary Amerigo Vespucci, came to a startling conclusion: Vespucci had reached the fourth part of the world. To celebrate his achievement, Waldseemüller and Ringmann printed a huge map, for the first time showing the New World surrounded by water and distinct from Asia, and in Vespucci’s honor they gave this New World a name: America. The Fourth Part of the World is the story behind that map, a thrilling saga of geographical and intellectual exploration, full of outsize thinkers and voyages. Taking a kaleidoscopic approach, Toby Lester traces the origins of our modern worldview. His narrative sweeps across continents and centuries, zeroing in on different portions of the map to reveal strands of ancient legend, Biblical prophecy, classical learning, medieval exploration, imperial ambitions, and more. In Lester’s telling the map comes alive: Marco Polo and the early Christian missionaries trek across Central Asia and China; Europe’s early humanists travel to monastic libraries to recover ancient texts; Portuguese merchants round up the first West African slaves; Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci make their epic voyages of discovery; and finally, vitally, Nicholas Copernicus makes an appearance, deducing from the new geography shown on the Waldseemüller map that the earth could not lie at the center of the cosmos. The map literally altered humanity’s worldview. One thousand copies of the map were printed, yet only one remains. Discovered accidentally in 1901 in the library of a German castle it was bought in 2003 for the unprecedented sum of $10 million by the Library of Congress, where it is now on permanent public display. Lavishly illustrated with rare maps and diagrams, The Fourth Part of the World is the story of that map: the dazzling story of the geographical and intellectual journeys that have helped us decipher our world.

With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas&Gazetteer® is the perfect companion for exploring the Maine outdoors. Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from cities and towns to historic sites, scenic drives, trailheads, boat ramps and even prime fishing spots.Conveniently bound in book form, the Atlas&Gazetteer® is your most comprehensive guide to Maine's backcountry.

The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites&museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site&boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites&museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site&boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

The illustrated map and guide to all Maine's lighthouses, completely revised with new design, cartography and more illustrations. All standing and "lost" lighthouses in Maine and nearby New Hampshire and New Brunswick are located on a detailed coastal map. History and description of each lighthouse. Directions to each light or best viewing spots. 37 original watercolor illustrations. Directory of lighthouse cruises and island ferries. Lighthouse and maritime museums listed and located on map. True tales of Maine lighthouses. Paper, 24" x 36", folded to 4" x 9". Map and illustrations on one side and text on reverse. For laminated poster edition, enter 1888216298 in search box.

Your complete Michigan travel reference! This large-size road atlas features full-color, county-by-county maps for all of Michigan. Each county is mapped separately, along with county indexes for roads, water features and place name. Also included are county facts and narrative description with a primary parks table that lists park features and facilities. Whether your travel is business or pleasure in Michigan, this atlas has it all, including: county / state / U.S. / Interstate roads, cities and towns, federal and state lands, water features, parks, Zip Code boundaries and numbers, airports, hospitals, street address system, Township/Range/Section, ski areas, state boundaries, county boundaries, township boundaries, incorporated area boundaries, military areas, state police locations, golf courses, public boat launches, and much more. The Michigan County Atlas is printed in full color, 11-inches by 17.5-inches in size, perfect bound paperpack, on high quality paper.

This detailed pocket atlas is fully street indexed and includes building numbers, U.S., State, interstate highways, subway and railroad lines, ZIP codes, Post Office stations, points of interest, parks, golf courses, cemeteries, hospitals, and neighborhoods.

The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites&museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site&boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

The American Road is no ordinary road atlas and no ordinary guide book. It provides everything needed to plan memorable trips, plus all the help drivers want along the road. Regional Guides, Scenic Drives, and National Park Profiles offer so many ideas and choices for planning things to see and do. All these features are clearly cross referenced to the most readable, reliable road maps available today. Handsome enough for the coffee table, it's perfect for at-home planning. Sturdy enough for the car, it's a wonderful on-the-road navigational aid. The American Road is a required addition to any family reference library, stylish looks with textured