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Timothy J. Brook, “Mr. Selden’s Map of China: Decoding the Secrets of a Vanished Cartographer” (Bloomsbury, 2013)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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The Intertwined Histories of Cartography and Anatomical Study

This chapter investigates the intriguing relationship between the Selden map and the tattooed skin of Giolo, a Pacific Islander. It intertwines historical anatomical studies with personal narratives, while reflecting on the significance of the resting places of the discussed individuals.

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