Westermann Verlag
Westermann Verlag (Westermann Publishing) (1838 - Present) is a German publishing firm founded by Georg Westermann (February 23, 1810 - September 7, 1879) in Braunschweig. After Georg died, several generations of Westermann operated the business until the 'Westermann Druck-und Verlagsgruppe was acquired by the Medien-Union in 1986. They still published the Carl Diercke Schul-Atlas for use in schools and also have products that use or are related to Google Earth, globes, and 3-D technology
Highlights South America's abundant natural resources.
This is a c. 1957 Westermann Verlag pictorial resource wall map of South America. South America's rich landscape leaps off the page, with the lush green of the Amazon rainforest dominating the upper half of the continent. This natural wonder provides its bounty; rubber trees, timber, and other resources abound throughout the forest. Chemical symbols render the continent's mineral wealth unmissable, with copper, silver, gold, tin, lead, iron, and tungsten, (only a few of the metals found there) identified, particularly in the Andes Mountains. Ranchers raise livestock, including cattle, sheep, and pigs. Oil derricks mark oil strikes, and tanks highlight the importance of oil exports. Ships all along the South American coastline reinforce the continent's significance in an ever-interconnected world. (more details)