The Leardo Map of the World, 1452 or 1453 In the Collections of the American Geographical Society

"The Leardo Map of the World, 1452 or 1453" by John Kirtland Wright is a study of a world map made by Giovanni Leardo during the Renaissance, showcasing how people understood the world before America was discovered. Wright looks at the map's colorful design and special features, like its calendar and pictures of different places. He explains how the map combines art, science, and religious ideas, reflecting a mix of old and new ways of thinking about geography in Europe during the Middle Ages. The work gives the reader a good look into what people knew and believed about the world at that time.