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'On The Map' traces the history of cartography and what it says about human nature
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Feb 12, 2013
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'On The Map' traces the history of cartography and what it says about human nature
We speak with author and map collector Simon Garfield about his latest book, "On The Map: A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks," which charts the history of map making and the way maps showcase the best and worst of human nature.
Cover of the book "On The Map, A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks."
Cover of the book "On The Map, A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks."
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We speak with author and map collector Simon Garfield about his latest book, "On The Map: A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks," which charts the history of map making and the way maps showcase the best and worst of human nature.

We speak with author and map collector Simon Garfield about his latest book, "On The Map: A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks," which charts the history of map making and the way maps showcase the best and worst of human nature.