Furthest Shore Images of Terra Australis from the Middle Ages to Captain Cook

The mysterious Great Southland captured the European imagination for centuries before it became documented fact. This book traces the history of pictorial imagery associated with the 'Fifth Continent' and shows the link between art and exploration. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an exciting account of the visual construction of Terra Australis in the European imagination and as scientific fact.Eisler, William is the author of 'Furthest Shore Images of Terra Australis from the Middle Ages to Captain Cook' with ISBN 9780521392686 and ISBN 0521392683.