Reviews

"Strong on colorful anecdotes, scholarly detail, and historical background, this atlas offers a lot more than maps."--Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitor"While historical atlases often include one or more maps illustrating the European `discovery' of the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and Asia, Oxford has assembled an entire atlas devoted to the subject of exploration that avoids a Eurocentric viewpoint....This handsome publication would be a useful and affordable addition to any reference collection and is highly recommended for all libraries."--Library Journal"With modern maps overlaid with the routes of explorers, this colorful album covers the globe and should be a delectable treat for patrons since it provides an exciting visual introduction to the subject, backed up by a concise summary of explorers and their motives."--Booklist"Oxford University Press consistently produces fine reference works, and this atlas is no exception. The fascinating stories and excellent choice of visual materials make this appealing reading for students and the general reader." --Book News