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Subject:        Re: Atlas recommendations]
Date:   Mon, 17 Nov 2003 08:47:23 -0500
From:   Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>




Leigh,

I have used the "Ambassador edition" of the Hammond World Atlas in my
work as a maps cataloger for many years. It is getting dated in some
respects but it offers several good reference items needed to do
background work on each country. There is a very good gazetteer in it,
plus a glossary of abbreviations, a list of geographical terms, an
entire section on map projections done by Erwin Raisz, and some general
tables on city climates, etc. I've found it to be adequate for 90% of my
needs in map cataloging, and when it doesn't answer my questions I can
turn to either other well-known atlases (Times New World, National
Geographic), online sources, or added reference items such as Webster's
Geographical Dictionary or National Geographic's Desk Reference. I don't
think Hammond does a hardbound edition of the Ambassador atlas anymore
and I haven't priced them in several years but mine was a reasonable
cost for a hardbound atlas at the time.

Sincerely,

Paige Andrew
Faculty Maps Cataloger
Pennsylvania State University

At 04:45 PM 11/14/2003 -0500, you wrote:

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Atlas recommendations
> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:07:55 -0500 (EST)
> From: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> ------------------
> Hello!
>
> I am not sure if this is the correct forum for my question, but I'll try
> anyway. I am currently a library school student who is considering map
> librarianship as one of many career options. I am hoping to add a good
> atlas to my personal reference collection, and was looking for any
> recommendations. I thought maybe as map experts, someone on this list
> might have an idea. I am looking for a reasonably-priced world atlas for
> personal use, perhaps with some general nation statistics, etc.
>
> Thank you in advance for any suggestions or input!
>
> Sincerely,
> Leigh Mihlrad
> University at Albany