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Historical Atlas of California: With Original Maps
Derek Hayes
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Description for Historical Atlas of California: With Original Maps
Hardback. Using nearly 500 historical maps and many other illustrations - from rough sketches drawn in the field to commercial maps to beautifully rendered works of art - this illustrated work tells the story of California's past from a visual perspective. It offers an informative look at the transformation of the state from before European contact. Num Pages: 256 pages, 550 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 331 x 252 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1790.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
1789g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520252585
SKU
V9780520252585
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About Derek Hayes
Derek Hayes is the author of Historical Atlas of the United States (UC Press), Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, and The Historical Atlas of the Arctic among other books.
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