The earliest maps were 'story' maps. Cartographers were artists who mingled knowledge with supposition, memory and fears. Their maps described both landscape and the events, which had taken place within it, enabling travellers to plot a route as well as to experience a story.
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"The earliest maps were 'story' maps. Cartographers were artists who mingled knowledge with supposition, memory and fears. Their maps described both landscape and the events, which had taken place within it, enabling travellers to plot a route as well as to experience a story." — Rory MacLean
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The earliest maps were 'story' maps. Cartographers were artists who mingled knowledge with supposition, memory and fears. Their maps described both landscape and the events, which had taken place within it, enabling travellers to plot a route as well as to experience a story. — Rory MacLean
About Rory MacLean
Rory MacLean was a Historian from Canada (1954–present).
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Who said "The earliest maps were 'story' maps. Cartographers were artists who mingled kno…"?
This quote is attributed to Rory MacLean, a Historian from Canada.
When did Rory MacLean live?
Rory MacLean lived from 1954 – present.