The Island of Lost Maps tells 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 1995–and was unmasked as the most prolific American map thief in history. As Miles Harvey unravels the mystery of Bland’s 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.
The Island of Lost Maps: A True Story of Cartographic Crime
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Author: Harvey, Miles
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780767908269
Details:
Author: Harvey, Miles
Brand: Brand: Broadway
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 432
Release Date: 04-09-2001
EAN: 9780767908269
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.4 inches
Languages: English
