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Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints

[Four charts of the wind] [unknown]

Description

Engraved print in black ink. Depicts four charts of the winds with Middle Age-era depictions as a "wind rose," an early predecessor to the compass rose.

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Title
[Four charts of the wind]
Alternate Title
Wind rose, a medieval depiction of four charts of the wind, an early predecessor to the compass rose
Creator
[unknown]
Date Issued
[unknown]
Description
Engraved print in black ink. Depicts four charts of the winds with Middle Age-era depictions as a "wind rose," an early predecessor to the compass rose.
Extent
1 map ; 17 x 12 cm
Subject
Wind Rose
Genre
Maps
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Identifier
QC931.8.W56; mccormick_188
Collection
Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Date Available
2013-04-01
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
Catalogue Record
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=4766663
AIPUUID
1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
DOI
10.14288/1.0023345
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Rights

Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/