Mapping America: Using maps to tell Americas origin story (Episode 631)
The first two guys I\u2019m picking for my \u201cimaginary bar trivia team\u201d draft are Neal Asbury and Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Together, they co-authored the stunning, full-color, new book, \u201cMapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States.\u201d
I thought this interview was absolutely fascinating. It appealed to the collector in me, and to my natural curiosity about history. I hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)!
Pictured: Asbury holding the Nuremberg Chronicle (\u201cthe 'world is flat' book\u201d), first published in 1493. My jaw literally fell open.
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