National Geographic: A Travelers' Wall Map of the West Indies - 36.25 x 23.5 inches - Art Quality Print

• UNIQUE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRODUCT: This map offers intriguing details about and vibrant images of the "Land of Pirates."
• A MUST-HAVE FOR COLLECTORS: This map is a gorgeous historical snapshot of the Caribbean.
• QUALITY PRINT: Printed on Polypropylene for rich clear colour and legibility. Makes for a beautiful product on your home, school or office wall.
• DURABLE MATERIAL: This quality print material won't easily crease or tear in shipping or with use
• ICONIC CARTOGRAPHY: National Geographic's maps are the standard others are measured against. You can count on this product having the highest quality content and display in the industry.

The West Indies have become a popular destination for travelers who seek a little more than relaxation and fun in the sun. Yet beyond the sand, surf, and picturesque islands comes an echo of a bold and brutal history of colonization from the Spanish, English, Dutch, and French. Explore this beautiful and intriguing region with A Traveler's Map of the West Indies, published in 2003 as half of a two-piece set with a political map of the region. The vivid colors invokes a sense of calm as the reader explores the rich blues, greens and yellows of this unique map. Artistic renderings of popular flora and fauna - such as flamingos and birds of paradise flowers - frame the insets and bring out the tropics. The legacy of the European colonizers remains broad, deep and delible as many of the islands continue to remain under British, American and Dutch power. The 16 insets offer close-up views of the many islands of the West Indies popular for tourism. Historical, geographic and current details of these destinations pepper the map to provide both a sense of their offerings but also an appreciation for the tumultuous history that shaped this region into what it is today. This map makes a perfect companion to the 1981 Tourist Islands of the West Indies piece. Printed on polypropylene, an ideal material for wall maps as the printing brings out rich colours, and crisp edges for readability. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display. Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.