Paul Moon
A A Draught of the South Land: Mapping New Zealand from Tasman to Cook
A A Draught of the South Land: Mapping New Zealand from Tasman to Cook
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The first full map of New Zealand was published in 1773, but over the preceding 150 years, fragments of charts and intelligence about the islands ricocheted around the world. Paul Moon's investigation covers several continents over more than a century and reveals the personalities, blunders, strategic miscalculations, scientific brilliance, and imperial power-plays that were involved.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
The captivating tale of New Zealand's map emergence is a testament to the intricate web of human endeavors and the enduring quest for knowledge. While it may seem logical to trace the origins of the first comprehensive map of the islands to London in 1773, the truth is that fragments of charts and intelligence about New Zealand had been scattered across various corners of the world for over 150 years. It was in this context that Paul Moon emerged as a pivotal figure, with his groundbreaking work "A Draught of the South Land" providing the first comprehensive account of this fragmented process. Moon's meticulous investigation spans continents and spans over a century, unveiling a tapestry of personalities, blunders, strategic miscalculations, scientific brilliance, and imperial power plays. Through his lens, we witness the roles played by explorers and traders, Maori and European rulers, scientific societies and military groups, as well as specialist cartographers and publishers. At a time when maps, once considered mere colonial tools and enablers of trade, are being reevaluated as objects of scholarly interest, Moon's meticulous analysis and engaging narrative offer valuable insights to scholars across the globe.
Weight: 538g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780718897215
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