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Who first used the word atas to describe a collections of maps?
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Atlas is part of Greek mythology. He was a Titan condemned by Zeus to hold the world on his shoulders. By extension, he represented maps and his picture was often at the beginning of map collections. His name has been in use for centuries.
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What is a 7 letter word for collections of maps?
atlases
Was Gerardus Mercator the first person to use the word atlas to describe a collection of maps?
In 1589, Gerardus Mercator used the word "Atlas" to describe a collection of maps.
What has the author Walter William Ristow written?
Walter William Ristow has written: 'The emergence of maps in libraries' -- subject- s -: Map collections, Libraries, Maps, Special collections
Who first used the word atlas to describe a collection of maps?
Gerardus Mercator was the first one to use the word atlas.
Who first used the word atlas to describe a collecton of maps?
Gerardus Mercator was the first one to use the word atlas.
What has the author William W Easton written?
William W Easton has written: 'An experimental study to improve methods of documentation, information storage, and retrieval as applied to maps and map collections in the United States and Canada' -- subject(s): Automation, Cataloging of maps, Map collections
What is a modern atlas?
Literally, it's the same as a old atlas (a book of maps), only newer. Figuratively, Mapquest, Google Maps, Google Earth, etc. can be considered modern atlases, as they are also collections of maps.
Who first used atlas to describe a collection of maps?
Most historians credit Claudius Ptolemy, a geographer who lived in Egypt, with publishing the first atlas.Taken from The World Book Encyclopedia.
What has the author Helen Jane Armstrong written?
Helen Jane Armstrong has written: 'Criteria for the selection of maps for a basic college map collection including an annotated carto-bibliography' -- subject(s): Maps, Bibliography, Acquisition of maps, Map collections
What is the general term for European Medieval Maps?
Mappa mundi is a general term used to describe medieval European maps of the world.
How many maps come on black ops when you first get it?
There are 14 maps on Black ops when you first get it.
When are new maps for MW3 coming out?
Xbox get the new dlc out first and ps3 second, the first two new maps are out for both systems. you have to be elite to get the new maps first. overwatch , blackbox and two new survival maps are out for xbox but not for ps3
