Mirrors of the New World, by J.M. Powell First Edition
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"Mirrors of the New World: Images and Image-Makers in the Settlement Process" by J.M. Powell, released in 1977, investigates how visual representations shaped European understanding and colonization of the Americas. As part of the "Studies in Historical Geography" series, this 207-page book focuses on the influence of images, from maps to illustrations, in the settlement process. Powell analyzes how these visual depictions affected European perceptions and interactions with the New World, playing a crucial role in the broader context of colonization. The book is available in both hardcover and paperback, with continued relevance thanks to its 1978 republication by the Australian National University Press."
First edition / printing. No jacket.
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Hardcover
ISBN: 0208016546
First Edition
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"Mirrors of the New World: Images and Image-Makers in the Settlement Process" by J.M. Powell, released in 1977, investigates how visual representations shaped European understanding and colonization of the Americas. As part of the "Studies in Historical Geography" series, this 207-page book focuses on the influence of images, from maps to illustrations, in the settlement process. Powell analyzes how these visual depictions affected European perceptions and interactions with the New World, playing a crucial role in the broader context of colonization. The book is available in both hardcover and paperback, with continued relevance thanks to its 1978 republication by the Australian National University Press."
First edition / printing. No jacket.
Dawson
Hardcover
ISBN: 0208016546
First Edition
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