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An interesting page from Sebastian Munster's "Cosmographia" showing sailing ships and sea monsters weaving their way amongst West Indian islands. Originally a scholar studying Hebrew, Greek and mathematics, Munster (1489-1552) eventually specialised in mathematical geography and cartography. It was this double ability - as a classicist and mathematician - that was to prove invaluable when Munster set himself to preparing new editions of Solinus' "Memorabilia" and Mela's "De Situ Orbis", two classical descriptive geographies containing maps, and his own two greatest works, the "Geographia" and "Cosmographia". These works reflect the widespread interest in classical texts, which were being rediscovered, through the new medium of printing.
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