From Roman settlement, strategic medieval anchorage and important
trading outpost to failed Nazi stronghold, horticultural workhorse and
major offshore financial centre - throughout its history, Guernsey has seen
many cultural changes but none more so than through the eyes of the
cartographer.
Guernsey on the Map aims to take readers along a journey of discovery -
one of learning the craft of cartography through the ages, of exploring the
ever-changing shape - both physically and politically - of an island and
of simply appreciating the sheer beauty of maps. Based around collections
belonging to both the Priaulx and Guille-Allès Libraries, Guernsey on
the Map is a unique book that will be a major asset to the libraries of
cartographers, map collectors and those who simply love beautiful books.
To enjoy the journey first hand, you can purchase a copy of Guernsey on
the Map. Please send a cheque / postal order
of £15.00 (+£3.00 p&p) made payable to “The Priaulx Library”.
You can view example pages from the book by clicking the links below. The page layout examples are in PDF format, a free version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded by clicking the link on the right.
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