Download or read book Popular Map Reading written by E. D. Laborde and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1928, this book contains a general introduction to the science of map reading. Laborde builds on the materials he used to teach the subject at Harrow School to create a thoroughly illustrated and practical guide to maps, their creation and their decipherment. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of cartography or the history of education.