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.
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