Title
Advances in zoology, botany, astronomy and navigation
Caption
Cartography and Geography. Advances in zoology, botany, astronomy and navigation and information brought back by traders, scientists, pilgrims and explorers resulted in major advances in geography and allowed Muslim scholars to develop highly accurate maps and terrestrial globes. These maps laid the foundation for the worldwide travels of later European explorers.
Date
1754
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A12_471
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 16,2in x 14,4in / 4864 x 4312 (300dpi)