The mapmaker
Frank G. Slaughter
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The mapmaker
Published
March 1978
Publisher
Pocket Books, a Simon & Schuster div. of Gulf & Western Corp.
Pages
309
ISBN-13
9780671811921
ISBN-10
0671811924
Description
***I am by no means the first to be convinced that no sharp line can be drawn separating fiction from history. The Mapmaker is a novel, ant yet real history is an integral part of every page.*** Andrea Blanco, the mapmaker of this story, actually lived, as did Fra Mauro, Bartholomeu di Perestrello, Prince Henry of Portugal, a Norse ship-master called Ballarte, a Venetian alley captain named Alvise de Cadamosto, the geographer Jahuda Cresques, and many others who appear in the succeeding pages. ***Some fifty years before the epic voyage of Christopher Columbus, Andrea Bianco drew one of the first maps of the world.*** Upon it appear several islands with a amazing resemblance to **Cuba, Jamaica**, one the **Bahamas**, and **at least the southern part of Florida**. The Bianco, map in turn, seems to have been patterned after the ''Nautical Chart of 1424,'' the original of which is now in the James Ford Bell Collection at the University of Minnesota.***--Partial EXCERPT from Author's Preface, dated Nov. 2, 1956***
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The mapmaker?
This edition of The mapmaker has approximately 309 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The mapmaker?
For most readers, The mapmaker typically takes between 6h 26m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The mapmaker?
The estimated word count for The mapmaker is approximately 77,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The mapmaker?
The mapmaker was written by Frank G. Slaughter.
When was The mapmaker published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 1978. The original work may have been published on a different date.