Title: Map stories
Description: From the rediscovery of Macchu Picchu to Lewis and Clark's exploration of the Missouri, and taking in deserts, arctic wilderness, tropical islands and the heart of the Amazon jungle, the armchair traveller will enjoy unlocking the secrets of the world's most exciting places. Stunning reproductions of the featured maps will spark journeys of the imagination. The Map Stories include: - Aqaba, and Lawrence of Arabia - The late discovery of the Maldives - North America's Far West - The mysterious lost city of Macchu Picchu - Lewis & Clark on the Missouri - The construction of Route 66, and the Union Pacific Railway - Lindberg's discovery of Greenland - Manaus, rubber's jungle boomtown - Husky routes through Alaska - The incredible rediscovery of Petra - and more.
Subjects: Maps, Discoveries in geography, Explorers, Historical geography, History