The Naming of America: Martin Waldseemuller's 1507 World Map and the Cosmographiae Introductio
“Hessler’s nuanced translation brings to life this dynamic period of cartographic history…[and] the presentation, graphic aesthetic and accessibility of the text will make this a favourite for general readers, as well, and should be on the wish list of everyone interested in early American history and cartography” Marguerite Ragnow,Imago Mundi“Both a scholarly treatise and a book anyone would purchase to remember the cornerstone map” Peter J. Porrazzo,The Portolan, Journal of the Washington Map Society“A scholarly affair, impeccably printed” Elinor Teele,California Literary Review“Hessler provides the first published translation of the map’s text blocks”Washington Post