Justus perthes was a prominent german cartographic publishing firm founded in 1785 by johann georg justus perthes 17491816 and operated by his descendants into the 20th century. This page was last edited on 16 november 2018, at 04. After moving to england, ravenstein became a naturalized british subject and was in the service of the topographical department of the british war office for 20 years 185575. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. Petermann is named after the petermann ranges, a mountain range partly located within the localitys boundaries, and which was named after the german cartographer, august heinrich petermann by the explorer, ernest giles, in 1874.
Translations or editions published later may be ed. Jan 10, 2012 bessel has a tiny fjord off greenland named after him, it is located about 10 miles south of petermann fjord, named after august heinrich petermann, a german cartographer who traveled little himself but mapped much of what others had traveled. Johann heinrich petermann was born on month day 1867, at birth place, to johann otto petermann and margaretha theresia petermann born lehnert. The localitys boundary and name were gazetted on 4 april 2007. August petermann, ernst behm, alexander supan, paul max harry langhans, nikolaus creutzburg, hermann haack full. John is a historian of the northern and arctic regions, researching the history of. August heinrich petermann books online store in india.
Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. In 1840, he founded a series of concise textbooks, porta linguarum orientalium. John woitkowitz arctic cultures the formation of the. You can see how petermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. In 1801 the company published its first geographical book with a map of germany by adolf stieler.
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Jun 03, 2018 works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Based in gotha, the firm published the work of such prominent cartographers as august heinrich petermann 1822. Ravenstein was born in frankfurt am main, germany to a family of cartographers. Media in category august heinrich petermann the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. August, 18221878 1 15 of 15 number of results to display per page. A mountain system or mountain belt is a group of mountain ranges with similarity in form, structure, and alignment that have arisen from the same cause, usually an orogeny. August heinrich petermann books and biography waterstones. Print collection topics public figures genres clippings portraits type of resource still image identifiers other local identifier. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. When petermann went to the gotha institute part of the original plan was that he would revive the geographisches jahrbuch geographical yearbook, which heinrich berghaus had edited from 1850 to 1852. August heinrich petermann april 18, 1822 september 25, 1878 was a german cartographer from bleicherode, near nordhausen at the age of seventeen he entered the geographical school of art in potsdam, and in 1845 proceeded to edinburgh to assist dr keith johnston in the production of an english edition of the physical atlas of berghaus in 1847 he came to london, and published among. Johann petermann historical records and family trees. Everywhere the mountains along the coast fall steeply down towards the ice, and the darkbrownish tones showed gloomy and serious against the even, white inlandice which appears.
August heinrich petermann wikisource, the free online. He had 184754 a cartographical establishment in london and in 1854 became director of the perthes geographical institution, gotha. Lena petermann born 5 february 1994 is a german football striker, currently playing for montpellier in the division 1 feminine. Johnston produce his atlas johnston had permission to translate into english the thematic atlas of heinrich berghaus, a german cartographer with whom petermann trained, and johnston no doubt found petermann. Petermann, august heinrich, behm, ernst, supan, alexander. Works by this author published before january 1, 1924 are in the public domain. Karsts german translation is available online courtesy of r. Germany, prussia, brandenburg and posen, church book duplicates, 1794 1874. Aug 16, 2012 heinrich barths invitation to join the british expedition can be traced back to a german cartographer named august petermann.
The following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Being petermann he would have liked to have accompanied it with a volume containing its tenyear history of exploration and discoveries, but in. August heinrich petermann 18221878, german cartographer, was born at bleicherode, near nordhausen, on the 18th of april 1822. Buy geological and topographical atlas of new zealand primary source edition by august heinrich petermann isbn.
Scott polar research institute, cambridge john woitkowitz. Petermanns geographische mitteilungen by august heinrich petermann. Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through timesmachine. Petermann was a skilled map maker who came to scotland in 1845 to assist the english map maker a.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Justus perthes project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Petermanns geographische mitteilungen, volumes 56 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Ausgabe 30 ebook written by august heinrich petermann. If you want to collect first editions of travel narratives, first mentions of certain places or peoples, or if you are simply interested in the fascinating explorations made in the second half of the 19th and early 20th century, you should look into. Thegeographical establishment, engraving, lithographic and printing office. Julius heinrich petermann was a german orientalist. In 1852 ernst georg ravenstein 183419 was apprenticed to him, before he went in 1855 into the service of the topographical department of the. The wellknown castle hill which can be seen from auckland is a characteristic example of the trachytic breccia formation. Geological and topographical atlas of new zealand petermann, august heinrich on.
When he was refused a position equal to petermann he left perthes and started to work for brockhaus in leipzig. Petermann, august heinrich 18221878, german cartographer, was born at bleicherode, near nordhausen, on the 18th of april 1822. Start your journey at petermann island, a small island located just off the west coast of the mainland peninsula. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ernst behm books online. Beau riffenburgh quotes the 19thcentury german geographer august petermann in the introduction to his book before illustrating the comments truth with a panoramic view of the history of cartography. To which is added sailing directions for a voyage around the world. Helmuth petermann historical records and family trees. Augustus heinrich petermann 18 april 1822 25 september 1878 was a german. Germany, prussia, brandenburg and posen, church book duplicates, 17941874. August heinrich petermann, ernst behm, alexander supan, paul max harry langhans, nikolaus. The magnetic ironsand which, in washing, is found with the gold, is derived from the same source as all the magnetic ironsand of new zealand, namely, from the decomposition of trachytic rocks. Petermann was working at the london observatory when he heard about james richardsons proposed african expedition and its need for a scientist. Popular science monthlyvolume 14december 1878sketch of dr.
Freeman has noted that fine maps had been produced in the 1851 census by august heinrich petermann during his long stay in britain 184554 with the johnston map firm in edinburgh and later in london, but since his departure the standard has declined. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Explore books by august heinrich petermann with our selection at. John woitkowitz arctic cultures the formation of the european. August heinrich petermann, the distinguished german geographer. Peary even wrote a book titled nearest the pole, in which he talked about his fictitious island. August petermann, cartographer of exploration in the labyrinth. His point of departure is the work of nineteenthcentury german cartographer august heinrich petermann and his role in the conceptualization of arctic exploration, the representation of arctic knowledges, and their influence upon the imagination of the arctic ocean across audiences in germany, the united kingdom, and the united states.
The most petermann families were found in the usa in 1880. This print shows three building views of the justus perthes geographisches anstalt geographic. Search the history of over 428 billion web pages on the internet. See an 1872 map by august petermann, published by justus perthes, map of texas, indian territory, louisiana, arkansas, missouri, kansas bearbeitet v. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. August petermann, a german cartographer, was born apr.
One of the first books of geographical content appeared in 1801. Contributions to a history of the latest reforms of the ottoman empire, german and. Discover book depositorys huge selection of august petermann books online. Johnston produce his atlas johnston had permission to translate into english the thematic atlas of heinrich berghaus, a german cartographer. August heinrich petermann wikisource, the free online library. Page 118 accompanied by a map of the world, showing the extent and direction of the winds. The 1875 stieler handatlas, and many other maps and atlases, are viewable online at. The book is by doctor hermann haack 18721966, a leading german. Reports of them and of their religion have come primarily from outsiders. Geological and topographical atlas of ne isbn 0353373273 isbn.
Petermanns geographische mitteilungen by august heinrich petermann, ernst behm, alexander supan, paul max harry langhans, nikolaus creutzburg, hermann haack. Collecting rare books and first editions petermanns. Jun 23, 2016 petermann, august heinrich 18221878, german cartographer, was born at bleicherode, near nordhausen, on the 18th of april 1822. Dec 30, 2017 discover book depositorys huge selection of ernst behm books online. The armenian chronicle subsequently was translated again into latin by julius heinrich petermann and alfred schoene known as the schoene petermann edition, 187576, and into german by josef karst 1911. There are no works listed on wikisource for this author. History of cartography, gotha, justus perthes, publishing, veb. I focus on the work of german cartographer august heinrich petermann and his role in the conceptualization of arctic exploration, the representation of. Search 57 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Named after the german geographer august heinrich petermann, this wonderland of colossal icebergs is most famous for its thriving colony of gentoo penguins, and it is the farthest location south that these lovable creatures can be found on the planet. At the age of seventeen he entered the geographical school of art in potsdam, and in 1845 proceeded to edinburgh to assist dr keith johnston in the production of an english edition of the physical atlas of berghaus. Additional phrase to add to the creators name in current language which clarifies his sometimes indirect role.
The photoportrait above second image is unattributed. Helmuth carl august heinrich petermann was born to carl. New petermann crater and august heinrich petermann see more. Once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Apr 18, 2017 petermann suffered from bouts of depression in his later years, and he took his own life in 1878.
Nach absolvierung des gymnasiums in nordhausen besuchte p. Twice during the history of justus perthes fate struck and carried off leading family. A suggestion submitted to the british public august heinrich petermann on. Historical records and family trees related to johann petermann. Two hundred years of the geographicalcartographical. The petermann family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1851 and 1920. As a geographer he was less of a traveller than a researcher. Petermann, august heinrich article about petermann, august. A mountain range or hill range is a series of mountains or hills ranged in a line and connected by high ground. August heinrich petermann, ernst behm, alexander supan, paul max harry langhans, nikolaus creutzburg, hermann haack. In 1880 there were 51 petermann families living in wisconsin. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
A dispatch from london announces the death, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy, of prof. Top 10 nonexistent islands that appeared on maps listverse. Protectourcoastline your search result for august heinrich petermann. Works by this author published before january 1, 1924 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Augustus heinrich petermann 18 april 182225 september 1878 was a german cartographer. This fjord looked quaint and foreign in its surroundings. Augustus heinrich petermann was a german cartographer. Johann karl august petermann was born on month day 1830, at birth place. Historical records and family trees related to helmuth petermann. Baillaud crater baillaud is a lunar impact crater that is located near the north limb of the moon.
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