Historical Atlas of California: With Original Maps (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780520252585)

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.

Copub: Douglas & McIntyre

Author: Derek Hayes
ISBN-10: 0520252586
ISBN-13: 9780520252585
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2007
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.25lbs
Size: 12.80h x 9.80w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 32
Library Journal 01/15/2008 pg. 142
LJ Best Reference Sources 04/15/2008 pg. 48