The book "Leardo's Map of the World, 1452 or 1453: in the Collection of the Geographical Society of America" by John Kirtland Wright is a unique scholarly research work dedicated to one of the oldest and most valuable cartographic relics. The author reveals the history of the origin, features and significance of this cartographic masterpiece, recreating its unique atmosphere of the Renaissance. In the book you will find a detailed analysis of cartographic details, the disclosure of geographical discoveries and mysterious symbols that are depicted on this ancient map. Leardo's World Map, finally open to the public, will be an important source of knowledge for a wide range of readers interested in map history, geography, and cultural artifacts from historical eras.