Maps, charts, and globes are some of the most fundamental tools of exploration and discovery. In this comprehensive catalogue, Edward Stanford provides a detailed overview of the leading cartographers and geographical publishers of the nineteenth century. Filled with fascinating illustrations and detailed descriptions, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography and the art of mapmaking. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.