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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of California Press
ISBN-100520252586
ISBN-139780520252585
eBay Product ID (ePID)59793333
Product Key Features
Book TitleHistorical Atlas of California : with Original Maps
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Maps & Road Atlases (See Also Reference / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps)
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, History
AuthorDerek Hayes
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight69 Oz
Item Length12.5 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-621156
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal911/.794
Table Of ContentA Visual California The First Californians Notions of a Western Shore Of Gold and Galleons The First New England On the Right Hand of the Indies Spain Moves North Exploring an Unknown Interior Russian California Mexican California West to California American California The Gold Rush The State of California The United States Coast Survey Searching for a Railroad Path Building the Transcontinental Railroad The Southern Pacific A Geological Survey Water, Wine, and Oranges The Rise of Urban California Los Angeles The San Francisco Bay Area San Diego Sacramento Other Cities Rails for Growth The Burning of San Francisco Wildness for the People Bringing Water to the Cities From Bike Paths to Freeways Power for a New Economy Of Airports and Airlines Boom and Bust A West Coast Defended Moving and Shaking Catalog of Maps Bibliography Index
SynopsisUsing 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, 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"
LC Classification NumberG1526.S1
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- 16. Jul. 2019
Excellent Historical Atlas of California
Excellent historical atlas for anyone who likes the history of California; the maps are great and those who like them will find the inclusion of them compelling to examine.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
