( Cartographica Helvetica Sonderheft 16). In: 8. Kartographiehistorisches Colloquium Bern 1996. bis 19. Jahrhunderts mit makroseismischen und Erdbeben-Informationen. Edited version of: Europäische Karten des 16.An important means to this purpose are maps with geological contents, especially seismic maps, which reveal the correlations between tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes and the ensuing dangers and accompanying measures. The revival of the natural sciences in the 19th century and the resulting immense amount of observations and data offered the possibility of deciphering geophysical phenomena and hidden processes on a large scale. An important impetus to the development of the methods in thematic cartography was the devastating earthquake in Lisbon in 1755. Up until the end of the 18th century, maps were not considered as tools for further investigations or as a means to a deeper understanding of geo-tectonic, seismic or volcanic processes. The depiction of the correct topographic situation remained secondary. The presentation of the circumstances in early seismological maps was strongly influenced by the desire for illustrative representations. Les anciens numéros restent cependant consultables en ligne. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult during this event.Jan T. Kozák and Rudolf Dušek: Seismological maps – an example of thematic cartographyĮarthquakes and volcanic eruptions have affected mankind for as long as humanity exists. Cartographica Helvetica, une revue dhistoire de la cartographie en langue allemande accessible en archives Cartographica Helvetica, revue dhistoire cartographique en langue allemande, a cessé de paraître depuis décembre 2021. Note: This event is in-person and masks will be required of all children and adults ages 2 and older. His first book, Swiss Watching, became a No1 bestseller and he recently published Cartographica Helvetica, his eighth book on Switzerland. He has spent the last 17 years in Switzerland, where he's been grappling with German grammar and tasting as much chocolate as possible. An 18-month world trip set him up for a career in travel writing, though he took the scenic route via bookselling. It’s an entertaining and memorable journey through every corner and canton of this diverse country at the heart of Europe.ĭiccon Bewes grew up in (old) Hampshire but left as soon as he could. I wonder where we got the inspriation for that?Ī book for anyone aged 8 and up, so not only for children, even if they are the main audience as it answers questions curious young minds might have. Six regional maps at the end showcase the highlights of every canton.Īs for the title? Well, that had to work in all three language versions of the book (English, French and German) so in true Swiss style we went with a Latin title: Cartographica Helvetica, or CH for short. The book is arranged thematically, with chapters covering everything from Swiss history to inventions, native animals to trains, climate change to clocks, women’s rights to what we eat. They also drew all the wonderful pictures and infographics that supplement each of the 20 maps in the book. Instead of old maps, it’s packed with brand new colourful ones, specially created for the book by Dina Christ and Nicola Carpi. But why settle for one map book when you can have two? So I wrote another one. I love them (though you probably know that already if you’ve read Around Switzerland in 80 Maps). Join us in welcoming Diccon Bewes will discuss his new book on Swiss maps and culture, a great book for youth and adults alike!įrom Diccon Bewes about Cartographica Helvetica!
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