Volume 17, Slice 6 Various creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Map' to 'Mars'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This section of the encyclopaedia explores geographical information, cartography, and the advances in map-making techniques, encompassing a wide range of subjects from definitions and classifications of maps to the historical development of cartography across various cultures. The opening of this encyclopaedia begins with an introduction to the concept of maps, detailing their uses, classifications, and the evolution of techniques in map-making. It establishes the foundational terminology and historical context, illustrating the importance of maps for navigation, exploration, and understanding geographical distributions. By addressing the origins and classifications of different types of maps, the text aims to provide readers with an understanding of the functional and artistic aspects of cartography as it relates to human knowledge and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-05-03 Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Encyclopedias and dictionaries AE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42638 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42638 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133956.0 42638