Cartographical Survey: National Atlases, Cartographica Monograph No. 4

Summary

This review discusses the monograph "National Atlases" (Cartographica Monograph No. 4), edited by G. Fremlin and L. M. Sebert, published by York University, Toronto, in 1972. It notes that the book, based on the 1960 French edition edited by Professor K. A. S. Salichtchev, serves as an authoritative guide in the field of national atlases. The new edition offers clearer and more helpful sections on mathematical foundations and content, proving valuable to prospective atlas publishers. However, despite comprehensive surveys, few countries have produced national atlases. The author emphasizes that while standardization in cartography is desirable, it should not suppress individual initiative, as the art of cartography must remain a personal endeavor.