Monochrome First Nautical Chart of Europe by Waghenaer, 1583 boise It's more than a map

It's more than a map

and they had not yet developed the modern theories of plate tectonics

providing a comprehensive view of a region's characteristics

This fine art print makes for a thoughtful and timeless gift idea for bird enthusiasts

This map not only serves as a guide to the city

Monochrome First Nautical Chart of Europe by Waghenaer, 1583 boise It's more than a mapUniverse Europe maritime eiusque navigationis descriptio. Generale Paschaerte van Europa, dated 1583, presents the earliest obtainable general sea chart of Europe and an influential first state view of the continents seaways. Spanning the British Isles, the Iberian Peninsula, Iceland, and the western Mediterranean, it unites hard won sailors knowledge with the eras lingering marvelsmost famously the mythical island of Brazil. The charts main concerns