On the Map: Why the World Looks the Way It Does Condition:Very Good with its mix of old

with its mix of old world charm and modern bustle

Nicholas Carr argues that our constant exposure to multiple and faster data streams is changing the way our brains are wired

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On the Map: Why the World Looks the Way It Does Condition:Very Good with its mix of oldMaps fascinate us. They chart our understanding of the world and they log our progress, but above all they tell our stories. From the early sketches of philosophers and explorers through to Google Maps and beyond, Simon Garfield examines how maps both relate and realign our history. His compelling narratives range from the quest to create the perfect globe to the challenges of mapping Africa and Antarctica, from spellbinding treasure maps to the