Description
Catalonia, comarca by comarca
Book summary
This illustrated atlas offers a meticulous and visually exuberant journey through all the comarcas of Catalonia. Through 44 masterfully detailed maps, the reader will discover towns, fauna, traditions, gastronomy, and cultural heritage. A work that invites you to travel with your imagination and to get to know every corner of the Catalan territory with an exceptional level of detail.
What is it about?
The book presents a complete journey through the comarcas of Catalonia by way of luxuriously detailed illustrated maps. Each map is a window into a living territory, where not only are geographical features represented, but cultural elements such as popular traditions, typical dishes, native fauna, and architectural and natural heritage are also incorporated. It is a work that combines cartography with ethnography and local history, offering a comprehensive and fascinating vision of the country's diversity.
Main themes
- Regional geography of Catalonia
- Detailed cartographic illustration
- Local culture, traditions, and gastronomy
- Natural and architectural heritage
- Fauna and landscapes of the Catalan territory
Who is it recommended for?
This atlas is recommended for lovers of geography, cartography, and illustration, as well as for families who want to discover Catalonia in a visual and enjoyable way. It is also ideal for teachers and students looking for attractive teaching material about the Catalan territory, and for anyone interested in local culture and traditions who wishes to explore the country from a different perspective.
What this book offers
- A complete and detailed vision of the 44 comarcas of Catalonia in a single volume.
- A visual and imaginative journey through maps illustrated with a wealth of detail.
- A didactic and enjoyable resource for learning about Catalan geography, culture, and traditions.
- A work of reference and delight for fans of cartography and illustration.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jordi Sanjuan
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Travel and tourism guides, people and places (children/young adult), atlases and maps (children/young adult)
- Collection: Fora de col·lecció
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: January 2023
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 900 g
Editorial review
This is the second edition of one of the most detailed and complete illustrated atlases published about the Catalan territory. The work stands out for the quality of its illustrations and for the author's ability to capture the essence of each comarca, integrating cultural and natural elements. It is a book that combines cartographic rigor with an attractive visual presentation, ideal both for children and young people and for adults interested in the geography and culture of Catalonia. Its enjoyable approach and graphic richness make it an excellent resource for discovering and rediscovering the country.