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Oxford, 2007
Compiled by cartographers and geographers, this beautifully illustrated atlas features the expected physical world maps, which include major cities, towns and roads. But that's just the start. We also learn about the world's geology, atmosphere, water, vegetation and countless other topics. "Oxford Atlas of the World" is an exhaustive, oversize volume, but it is quicker and easier to browse than Google Earth -- and more fun: You're not likely to search online for a satellite view of the purplish Fraser River emptying into inky British Columbia coastal waters, but it's an entrancing view when you stumble across it here.
Related: Rebecca Armstrong: ten best atlases.
--Marshal Zeringue
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