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Spectacular in scope and visually brilliant, this atlas presents a sweeping history of the American West through more than 600 original, full-color maps and extended captions. From the earliest human inhabitants and the first European explorers to the national parks and retirement resorts of today, this extensive collection chronicles the West from uncharted territory to a well-populated Eden. We bear witness as state lines strike through Native American territories, see the frontier crack open and the railroad's iron belt snake across the Plains, and watch as the West's cities, from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and Albuquerque to Anchorage, rise and prosper. This is the first atlas to compile all the historically significant maps relating to the American West; it includes field sketches of battles, the first maps to show the West, maps depicting mythical rivers and fictional towns, and maps showing early conceptions of California as an island. Distilling many centuries into one fascinating volume, this atlas traces history as redwoods, mountains, and deserts become California, Montana, and Arizona, and offers a rare opportunity to see the west through the eyes of its earliest explorers.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: University of California Press; First Edition edition (October 5, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0520256522
ISBN-13: 978-0520256521
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.2 x 13.6 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Hayes continues to put a whole new slant on the topical "historical atlas", which was generally non-existent during the two centuries these have been produced. Sure, plenty of reproductions of "old maps" exist, but never within the context of a particular subject or topic. This has always puzzled me. We all know that it takes 10,000 words or more to fully reproduce the information on a map. And that all maps reproducing a political situation rarely reproduce the contemporary political or social (or artistic) context, and older maps are "guessing". Hayes blasts away at these limitations.I have no idea how one man can produce so many atlases with such artistry and intellectual perception. DOES DEREK HAYES REALLY EXIST? Or is he an archetype conjured up by a consortium of ambitious, aggressive publishers?It's great to have something really new and exciting in historical atlases. I've been waiting 20 years for this -- ever since the wonderful Facts on File series, which, however, lacked Hayes' unique focus. May his tribe of atlases increase.
This book, though excellent according to its true lights, is not an atlas of the US West. It's a book about the maps made of that region, profusely illustrated. A cartography fan would enjoy it, and *some* westward-expansion buffs.A star off because the title of this fine book is seriously misleading. You will *not* open this book and find an answer to a geographical or exploration question, although, if you sit and read it straight through, you may well hap on some valuable information relating to your interest in westward expansion. It should be titled:" European and Euro-American Cartography of what is now the United States."
These books are amazing. Maps beyond maps beyond maps. Plus history and other tidbits everywhere. Large, heavy, full of pictures. Quality!
Bought for my brother as a gift. He loves it -- when I last saw him his head was buried in this book.
Great copy and wonderful maps and graphics. One time when a kindle would not work for this product. I gave it as a birthday gift it was much appreciated.
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