Europeans have north at the top of their maps; Islam looked south; the Hebrew culture looked east; the Aztecs had five points. What are compass points? How do they vary and function?
Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction
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Edition:Hardback978024155687005/09/2024
Categories: 10. Summer 2024: Travel, Summer 2024, Travel
Tag: Exploration
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