Did Petermann work alone or with teams for his maps?
Alone
Both
Teams only
None of the above
Answer
Both. Petermann did cartographic work both on his own as well as part of various teams throughout his career. Notably, his early employment and collaboration was with the renowned Justus Perthes Geographic Institute before establishing his own geographic institute.
Charting the World: Unveiling the Legacy of August Heinrich Petermann
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