Patents and Cartographic Inventions A New Perspective for Map Histor
This book explores the US patent system, which helped practical minded innovators establish intellectual property rights and fulfill the need for achievement that motivates inventors and scholars alike. In this sense, the patent system was a parallel lite
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PAT E N T S A N D C A RTO G R A P H I C INVENTIONS PALGRAVE STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
A New Perspective for Map History
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series Editors James Rodger Fleming Colby College Waterville, Maine, USA Roger D. Launius Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Washington, D.C., USA
Designed to bridge the gap between the history of science and the history of technology, this series publishes the best new work by promising and accomplished authors in both areas. In particular, it offers historical perspectives on issues of current and ongoing concern, provides international and global perspectives on scientific issues, and encourages productive communication between historians and practicing scientists.
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/14581
Mark Monmonier
Patents and Cartographic Inventions A New Perspective for Map History
Mark Monmonier Department of Geography, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Syracuse University Syracuse, New York, USA
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology ISBN 978-3-319-51039-2 ISBN 978-3-319-51040-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-51040-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017932751 © Mark Monmonier 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image Herman E. Schulse Cover design by Fatima Jamadar Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the memory of my maternal grandfather, Wesley W. Mason (1879–1932), whom I never met. He held a variety of jobs (including private detective and plant foreman) before becoming a full-time inventor and was award
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