The first book on navigation, 'De Orbis Situ,' is published in 1502, providing essential knowledge for sailors and navigators. This work, attributed to the Italian navigator and cartographer, Giovanni Battista Ramusio, compiles navigational techniques and geographic information crucial for maritime exploration. The publication of this book reflects the growing importance of navigation in the Age of Discovery and the increasing interest in the sciences.

The publication of 'De Orbis Situ' contributed to the literary culture surrounding exploration, influencing poets and writers to incorporate themes of navigation and discovery into their works. This text provided a framework for understanding the world, which inspired literary figures to explore the relationship between humanity and the vastness of the sea.