Historical Atlas of California - With Original Maps (Hardcover)

Using nearly five hundred historical maps and many other illustrations - from rough sketches drawn in the field to commercial maps to beautifully rendered works of art - this lavishly illustrated volume is the first to tell the story of California's past from a unique visual perspective. Covering five hundred years of history, it offers a compelling and informative look at the transformation of the state from before European contact through the Gold Rush and up to the present. The maps are accompanied by a concise, engaging narrative and by extended captions that elucidate the stories and personalities behind their creation. At once a valuable reference and an exhilarating adventure through history, the "Historical Atlas of California", featuring many rare and unusual maps, will be a treasured addition to any library. Distilling an enormous amount of information into one volume, it presents a fascinating chronicle of how California came to be what it is today.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Derek Hayes
Creators:	Chris Labonte
Dimensions:	318 x 241 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-25258-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Historical geography Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Maps, charts & atlases > General Promotions
LSN:	0-520-25258-6
Barcode:	9780520252585

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