Reviews: The Atlas of Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

This review offers a comprehensive assessment of the Atlas of Britain and Northern Ireland, published by Oxford University Press in 1963. The atlas comprises 200 pages of maps covering a wide range of subjects, including geology, climate, agriculture, industry, population, and communications, alongside a series of regional topographic maps at a scale of 1:500,000. The reviewer highly commends its cartographic craftsmanship and the richness of its content, while also reflecting on the intended readership and practical utility of such a resource atlas. It is argued that the atlas serves not only specialists but also the general public seeking geographic information. The review concludes that in Australia, this work is primarily a scholarly reference and recommends its inclusion in public, university, and cartographic libraries.