It’s an entertaining and memorable journey through every corner and canton of this diverse country at the heart of Europe.ĭiccon Bewes grew up in (old) Hampshire but left as soon as he could. I wonder where we got the inspriation for that?Ī book for anyone aged 8 and up, so not only for children, even if they are the main audience as it answers questions curious young minds might have. Six regional maps at the end showcase the highlights of every canton.Īs for the title? Well, that had to work in all three language versions of the book (English, French and German) so in true Swiss style we went with a Latin title: Cartographica Helvetica, or CH for short. The book is arranged thematically, with chapters covering everything from Swiss history to inventions, native animals to trains, climate change to clocks, women’s rights to what we eat. They also drew all the wonderful pictures and infographics that supplement each of the 20 maps in the book. Instead of old maps, it’s packed with brand new colourful ones, specially created for the book by Dina Christ and Nicola Carpi.
But why settle for one map book when you can have two? So I wrote another one. I love them (though you probably know that already if you’ve read Around Switzerland in 80 Maps).
Join us in welcoming Diccon Bewes will discuss his new book on Swiss maps and culture, a great book for youth and adults alike!įrom Diccon Bewes about Cartographica Helvetica!