Maps and map-making in local history
By: Jacinta Prunty.
Series: Maynooth research guides for Irish local history ;; no. 7
Publisher: Four Courts; Four Courts Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
Subjects: Cartography -- Ireland -- History.; Ireland -- Maps.
Genres: Maps.
Description: This book aims to introduce the local history practitioner to the world of maps - the special character (and appeal) of maps as an historical source, why they are invaluable in local history research, and questions that must be asked of them. The historical background to map creation in Ireland is outlined, with details on the major classes of cartographic and associated material and the repositories wherein they may be found." "A section on essential map reading skills, including matters of scale, representation and accuracy, will help equip the researcher to explore this coded world. Step-by-step guidance for starting out to locate maps relevant to one's study area is provided. Case studies of working with maps in local history are offered as practical examples of what can be done, and guidelines for map-making are also included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-334) and index.