Nine Lives of John Ogilby

Discover the incredible life of John Ogilby, shipwreck survivor, royal conspirator, and map maker in the first major biography of this forgotten British legend. John Ogilby travelled through fire and plague, war and shipwreck as a secret agent, publisher, dance instructor and scientific geographer. Then in 1670 he became Charles II's Royal Cosmographer, creating beautiful measured drawings that placed roads on maps for the first time. But on discovering the sinister intent of the...
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Discover the incredible life of John Ogilby, shipwreck survivor, royal conspirator, and map maker in the first major biography of this forgotten British legend. John Ogilby travelled through fire and plague, war and shipwreck as a secret agent, publisher, dance instructor and scientific geographer. Then in 1670 he became Charles II's Royal Cosmographer, creating beautiful measured drawings that placed roads on maps for the first time. But on discovering the sinister intent of the world's first road atlas he discreetly warned others of the conspiracy through codes and cyphers concealed within the maps. In this enlightening book, Alan Ereira brings a fascinating hidden history to light, and reveals that Ogilby's celebrated Britannia is far more than it appears to be. The Nine Lives of John Ogilby is the story of a remarkable man, and of a covert journey which gave birth to the modern world. AUTHOR: Alan Ereira is an award-winning British author, historian and documentary filmmaker. He collaborated with Terry Jones on the documentary series Crusades (1995), Terry Jones' Medieval Lives (2004) and Terry Jones' Barbarians (2006), with whom he also co-authored the respective companion books. SELLING POINTS: * An incredible biography of a historical figure, Ogilby is best known for creating the stunning and detailed collection of maps Britannia, published in 1675 * Includes 41 black and white integrated images/maps