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(Text page to) The physical world to the west. Richard Edes Harrison. Supplement to Fortune, January 1942, Copr. 1941 Time Inc.

Authors :
Harrison, Richard Edes
Publication Year :
1942
Publisher :
Time Inc., 1942.

Abstract

Global centerfold map of the Pacific Arena, World War II Includes text and inset map of the other half and the world. Designed by Richard Edes Harrison. Published as supplement to Fortune Magazine January, 1942, illustrating information and facts about the war that are critical to the history of American cartography. Map showing the North Pole to the lower right corner and Australia in the upper left corner. Note: “It is based on an actual photograph of a globe five feet in diameter. It is as if the world were being viewed from a point many hundreds of miles above Tokyo.” Map shows political boundaries, distances, air and naval bases. Relief shown by shadings.

Subjects

Subjects :
World War II
Military

Details

Database :
LUNA Commons
Publication Type :
Map
Accession number :
edsluc.RUMSEY.8.1.328383.90096825
Document Type :
Separate Map<br />Text Page