Thomas Suarez charts the story of mapmaking, exploration and colonisation in South East Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. He surveys South East Asia's geography and civilisations, its maps and influence on Western world views, and the image of South East Asia in the eyes of its neighbours. He also examines Western images of the region.
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur E20L-00755
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Vendeur : Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.19XZG
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Vendeur : Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.16I6X
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Vendeur : Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. Signs of wear and consistent use. N° de réf. du vendeur GICWV.9625934707.G
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Vendeur : Companion Books, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. The book and jacket are in very good condition, very minor shelf rubbing. Text and images inside appear clean and clear. '[The text] documents the idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct, from the earliest of times up until the down of the modern era. using maps, itineraries, sailing instructions, traveler's tales, religious texts and other contemporary sources, it examines the representation of Southeast Asia, both from the historical perspective of Western exploration and cartography, and also through the eyes of Asian neighbors. Southeast Asia has always occupied a special place in the imaginations of East and West. This book recounts the fascinating story of how Southeast Asia was, quite literally, put on the map, both in cartographic terms and as a literary and imaginative concept.' 280 pages. 12.3 x 9.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 054218
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Vendeur : Friends of SMPL Bookstore, Santa Monica, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Was kept in mylar cover by previous owner. Mapping history of early Southeast Asia. N° de réf. du vendeur 4897
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Vendeur : Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, Etats-Unis
Large Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Minimal wear to corners. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1999 Large Hardcover. 280 pp. With dozens of rare color maps and other documents, Early Mapping of Southeast Asia follows the story of map-making, exploration and colonization in Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It documents the idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct, from the earliest of times up until the down of the modern era. using maps, itineraries, sailing instructions, traveler's tales, religious texts and other contemporary sources, it examines the representation of Southeast Asia, both from the historical perspective of Western exploration and cartography, and also through the eyes of Asian neighbors. Southeast Asia has always occupied a special place in the imaginations of East and West. This book recounts the fascinating story of how Southeast Asia was, quite literally, put on the map, both in cartographic terms and as a literary and imaginative concept. N° de réf. du vendeur 2353866
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Vendeur : Dale A. Sorenson, Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Singapore Hong Kong Indonesia: Periplus Editions, (1999). 12.25" x 9.5", 280pp, Index, References, Notes. Illustrated boards. Fine condition in fine dj. With 168 illustrations in color and b&w. The epic story of seafarers, adventurers, and cartographers who first mapped the regions between China and India, in chronological order to the early 20th century. ISBN 9789625934709; 12.25 x 9.5 inches; 280 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 14650
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Vendeur : Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, Etats-Unis
Hard cover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Very good. Jacket is slightly worn, especially along edges. Spine is shaken and cracked, but secure. Back of front free end paper has stamp from publisher. Inside edges are slightly tanned, but legibility is not affected. Inside is unmarked. N° de réf. du vendeur 2048638
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Vendeur : Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Near fine. 280 p. 31 cm. Colour and b&w illustrations. Pictorial hardcover in matching jacket. Some stains to rear free endpaper recto and last index page sticks to it a bit. Tiny tears in jacket edge. N° de réf. du vendeur 137384
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