I had an opportunity to go there when I was a kid with my parents. I understood some of the significance, but I think now the clever details of the designs migh

I had an opportunity to go there when I was a kid with my parents. I understood some of the significance, but I think now the clever details of the designs might be more accessible. This weekend I came across this book while looking for something new to read. It may not be the best exploration of longitude, mapping, and trade as a technology but your comment brought it to mind immediately. You might find it interesting. Tracks on the Ocean - A History of Trailblazing, Maps, and Maritime Travel https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/T/bo240066120.html https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/T/bo240066...