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"Hayes' new book Historical Atlas of Toronto is a superb collection of rare maps, each of which was prepared to record, promote, define or illustrate an historical event of chapter in the city's growth. There are early street maps, waterfront maps, early housing subdivision maps, transportation route maps and so on. In fact, it's almost impossible to put into words the incredible selection Derek has amassed in his new book. You've got to see the book to believe it!" (Toronto Sun 20090901)
"A major contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Toronto." (C. Grant Head 20090902)
"A unique visual look at Toronto that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in its history. (Spacing Magazine 20100822)
"A wonderful book, [The Historical Atlas of Toronto] tracks the city's progression -- be it historically, economically or technologically -- via the various attempts made to map it. What's so rewarding about flipping its pages is the manner in which the maps reveal the complicated relationship between Toronto's past and present. Whenever I finish a pass through it, I tend to look at the city with a heightened level of perception." (BlogTO 20080823)
"Hayes scoured libraries and archives to collect the 300-plus maps that appear in the book, which traces the city from trading fort to thriving metropolis." (National Post 20080930)
"To say that historian and geographer Derek Hayes loves maps is an understatement...Hayes has reproduced some truly striking examples of cartography. Gorgeous Victorian-era maps done in a bird's-eye perspective were next to useless for navigating the city. But their artfully rendered perspective...show a city booming and filled with promise...The result is a unique visual look at Toronto that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in its history." (Spacing Magazine 20081101)
"The Historical Atlas of Toronto is a most interesting visual approach to Toronto life, past and present...From the very first page, you are captivated by the history of the city and how it grew...With more than 300 maps, some two pages, we find a host of information not previously known about Toronto. The maps represent a history lesson, of business and industry all around the city. Historical Atlas of Toronto is that and more, telling us how Toronto became one of the most celebrated cities in Canada." (Shelf Life 20081206)
"More than 200 maps, supplemented by period photographs and illustrations, chart Toronto's progress from remote native village to 'world city.' The real strength is with the early years and the careful reproduction of detail from 17th and 19th-century French and British maps. An abundance of splendid 19th-century maps portray most effectively the city's rapid growth and the immense impact of industrialization. The growth of the suburbs, the ever-changing waterfront, the controversies that came with unfettered expansion -- all are here." (Globe & Mail )
"A major contribution to our knowledge and appreciation of Toronto." (C. Grant Head 20090902)
"A unique visual look at Toronto that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in its history. (Spacing Magazine 20100822)
"A wonderful book, [The Historical Atlas of Toronto] tracks the city's progression -- be it historically, economically or technologically -- via the various attempts made to map it. What's so rewarding about flipping its pages is the manner in which the maps reveal the complicated relationship between Toronto's past and present. Whenever I finish a pass through it, I tend to look at the city with a heightened level of perception." (BlogTO 20080823)
"Hayes scoured libraries and archives to collect the 300-plus maps that appear in the book, which traces the city from trading fort to thriving metropolis." (National Post 20080930)
"To say that historian and geographer Derek Hayes loves maps is an understatement...Hayes has reproduced some truly striking examples of cartography. Gorgeous Victorian-era maps done in a bird's-eye perspective were next to useless for navigating the city. But their artfully rendered perspective...show a city booming and filled with promise...The result is a unique visual look at Toronto that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in its history." (Spacing Magazine 20081101)
"The Historical Atlas of Toronto is a most interesting visual approach to Toronto life, past and present...From the very first page, you are captivated by the history of the city and how it grew...With more than 300 maps, some two pages, we find a host of information not previously known about Toronto. The maps represent a history lesson, of business and industry all around the city. Historical Atlas of Toronto is that and more, telling us how Toronto became one of the most celebrated cities in Canada." (Shelf Life 20081206)
"More than 200 maps, supplemented by period photographs and illustrations, chart Toronto's progress from remote native village to 'world city.' The real strength is with the early years and the careful reproduction of detail from 17th and 19th-century French and British maps. An abundance of splendid 19th-century maps portray most effectively the city's rapid growth and the immense impact of industrialization. The growth of the suburbs, the ever-changing waterfront, the controversies that came with unfettered expansion -- all are here." (Globe & Mail )
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In just two centuries, Toronto has grown from a far-flung outpost of the British Empire to a world-class city, the largest in Canada. This book is the first to illustrate Toronto's history through contemporary maps, drawn at the time to record, promote or illustrate major events. Collected together for the first time, these beautiful, revelatory documents add up to a fascinating visual history of the city's development. The book covers all of today's Greater Toronto Area, from Mississauga in the west to Oshawa in the east.
(20081214)
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This review is from: Historical Atlas Of Toronto (Hardcover)
This work presents the urban history of Toronto from the very beginnings of settlement to the 20th century with numerous maps and illustrations of great interest.However, although the book was published in 2009, one wonders if it is not a barely updated re-edition of an older book since very little is developed with respect to recent years. Also, in our age of computer graphics, the lay-out is extremely conservative. For instance, the drab background, presumably imitating parchment colour, succeeds mainly in being . . . drab. In that sense, this book does not compare in quality with the Historical Atlas of New York City. Nevertheless, this book is recommended to anyone interested in the history of Toronto's development.
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Fabulous, if you love TO,
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Fascinating history has our beloved city! The book could use more colour in the maps and illustrations, but over all, it's great.
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If you are interested in Toronto history buy this book,
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This review is from: Historical Atlas Of Toronto (Hardcover)
This atlas has a wealth of information. It shows how Toronto has developed since its inception and additionally much information on what might have been but wasn't. It is social history as well as roads, buildings, railways and more. It shows how the city missed being ruined by expressways, but at the same time missed out on so many useful transit schemes.The maps are well reproduced, but they contain much information that is hard to see and it would have been useful if the atlas came with a CD so that the maps could be enlarged to show more detail. This is not a reason not to buy the atlas, it just shows how good it is. I find myself returning to the atlas for research, but also for pleasurable reading.
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