Surveyors of Empire: Samuel Holland, J.F.W. Des Barres, and the Making of The Atlantic Neptune (Carleton Library Series #221)

Surveyors of Empire: Samuel Holland, J.F.W. Des Barres, and the Making of The Atlantic Neptune (Carleton Library Series #221)

Stephen J. Hornsby, Stephen J. Hornsby
$70.00
Publication Date: April 5th, 2011
Publisher:
McGill-Queen's University Press
ISBN:
9780773538153
Pages:
378

Description

Using research from both sides of the Atlantic, Stephen Hornsby examines the development of British military cartography in North America during and after the Seven Years War, as well as advancements in military and scientific equipment used in surveying. At the same time, he follows the land speculation of two leading surveyors, Samuel Holland and J.F.W. Des Barres, and the publication history of The Atlantic Neptune. Richly illustrated with images from The Atlantic Neptune and earlier maps, Surveyors of Empire is an insightful account of the relationship between science and imperialism, and the British shaping of the Atlantic world.

About the Author

Stephen J. Hornsby is director of the Canadian-American Center and professor of geography and Canadian Studies at the University of Maine.

Praise for Surveyors of Empire: Samuel Holland, J.F.W. Des Barres, and the Making of The Atlantic Neptune (Carleton Library Series #221)

"Packed with often-overlooked information, well written, replete with relevant illustrations." John Lyman Book Award jury member

"Ambitious topic and research that went into the study of coastal exploration. Well-written, insightful, I could go on..." John Lyman Book Award jury member

"Packed with often-overlooked information, well written, replete with relevant illustrations." John Lyman Book Award jury member

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