Historical Atlas of California: With Original Maps
| AUTHOR | LabontĀ, Chris; LaBonte, Chris; Hayes, Derek |
| PUBLISHER | University of California Press (10/30/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Other (Hardcover) |
Description
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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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780520252585
ISBN-10:
0520252586
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
256
Carton Quantity:
8
Product Dimensions:
9.80 x 1.10 x 12.80 inches
Weight:
4.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see also Travel - Maps & Road At
Reference | United States - State & Local - West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT
Dewey Decimal:
911.794
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
jacket back
PRAISE FOR DEREK HAYES'S PREVIOUS ATLASES:
"A beautifully executed achievement."--Bloomsbury Review
"The kind of volume that invites repeated viewings."--Seattle Times
"A sure winner. . . . It's hard to imagine anyone who could resist getting happily lost on these glorious roads into our past."--Toronto Star
"Derek Hayes works his way from the discovery and settlement of North America to the ever-evolving maps recording America's westward push and onward to the early maps of the automobile age."--William Grimes, New York Times
"The maps show everything from how explorers conceived of the continent circa 1500 to the spread of the interstate highway system in the 1950s."--Business Week
"A beautifully executed achievement."--Bloomsbury Review
"The kind of volume that invites repeated viewings."--Seattle Times
"A sure winner. . . . It's hard to imagine anyone who could resist getting happily lost on these glorious roads into our past."--Toronto Star
"Derek Hayes works his way from the discovery and settlement of North America to the ever-evolving maps recording America's westward push and onward to the early maps of the automobile age."--William Grimes, New York Times
"The maps show everything from how explorers conceived of the continent circa 1500 to the spread of the interstate highway system in the 1950s."--Business Week
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jacket front
PRAISE FOR DEREK HAYES'S PREVIOUS ATLASES:
A beautifully executed achievement.--Bloomsbury Review
The kind of volume that invites repeated viewings.--Seattle Times
A sure winner. . . . It's hard to imagine anyone who could resist getting happily lost on these glorious roads into our past.--Toronto Star
Derek Hayes works his way from the discovery and settlement of North America to the ever-evolving maps recording America's westward push and onward to the early maps of the automobile age.--William Grimes, New York Times
The maps show everything from how explorers conceived of the continent circa 1500 to the spread of the interstate highway system in the 1950s.--Business Week
A beautifully executed achievement.--Bloomsbury Review
The kind of volume that invites repeated viewings.--Seattle Times
A sure winner. . . . It's hard to imagine anyone who could resist getting happily lost on these glorious roads into our past.--Toronto Star
Derek Hayes works his way from the discovery and settlement of North America to the ever-evolving maps recording America's westward push and onward to the early maps of the automobile age.--William Grimes, New York Times
The maps show everything from how explorers conceived of the continent circa 1500 to the spread of the interstate highway system in the 1950s.--Business Week
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publisher marketing
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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Author:
Hayes, Derek
Derek Hayes is the author of "Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, The Historical Atlas of the Arctic, "and "Historical Atlas of Canada, " among other books.
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