Island of Lost Maps : A True Story of Cartographic Crime

English

ISBN: 0767908260

EAN: 9780767908269

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science/Social Science / Criminology/Antiques & Collectibles / Paper Ephemera/

Publisher: Broadway Books

Release Date: 09/17/2001

Synopsis: The Island of Lost Mapstells the story of a curious crime spree: the theft of scores of valuable centuries-old maps from some of the most prominent research libraries in the United States and Canada. The perpetrator was Gilbert Joseph Bland, Jr., an enigmatic antiques dealer from South Florida, whose cross-country slash-and-dash operation had gone virtually undetected until he was caught in 1995and was unmasked as the most prolific American map thief in history. As Miles Harvey unravels the mystery of Blands life, he maps out the world of cartography and cartographic crime, weaving together a fascinating story of exploration, craftsmanship, villainy, and the lure of the unknown.

Awards: Original Voices Award – null 

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Island of Lost Maps : A True Story of Cartographic Crime

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.04 inches

Width: 5.19 inches

Length: 8.01 inches

Weight: 13.02 oz

Pages: 432