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Historical Maps of North America [Hardcover]

Michael Swift (Author)
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Travel back to a time when North America was largely unexplored and mapmakers could not rely on computers or aerial photographs. Featuring more than one hundred beautifully crafted antique maps and charts, previously available only to researchers, this engrossing volume celebrates the art of cartography and the evolution of North America. Dating back to the early 17th century, the maps are arranged chronologically and trace history through the turn of the 19th century. Extended captions put each map in context and explain its significance. Fascinating insights into American history are revealed, including details about early New York, Boston, and Pennsylvania and about military engagements of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Take a look at Virginia in 1612, Florida in 1722, Quebec in 1767, the Virgin Islands circa 1800, Alaska in 1849, and many other sites. A wonderful resource for those interested in cartography, geography, and American history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars From Cee of BooksbyCee, Jun 23 2002
This review is from: Historical Maps of North America (Hardcover)
The Historical Maps of North America, written by Michael SWIFT published by PRC is an excellent book on old North American maps and Canada is included in this book, too! If you're into family history buff and you're researching your old lineages dating back to the early 1700's - then this book is for you! You'll learn fast about border changes and whether the French or Britsh ruled any particular area which will also help you understand why "example": your MYERS were MOYER in one part of the country, as compared to seeing it spelled as MEYER or even MEIER in another part. This book is simple and easy to understand, as well, if you're anything like me you like to keep it simple. I love mine so much so, that I'll probably never part with it because I still refer back to it time and time again. It's the next best thing to being able to "afford" the chance to get up to the Library of Congress and the National Archives and hunting down and copying the old maps yourself. NOTE: This isn't a bad book for your school aged children aiding them with their history homework, either!
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5.0 out of 5 stars From Cee of BooksbyCee, Jun 23 2002
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This review is from: Historical Maps of North America (Hardcover)
The Historical Maps of North America, written by Michael SWIFT published by PRC is an excellent book on old North American maps and Canada is included in this book, too! If you're into family history buff and you're researching your old lineages dating back to the early 1700's - then this book is for you! You'll learn fast about border changes and whether the French or Britsh ruled any particular area which will also help you understand why "example": your MYERS were MOYER in one part of the country, as compared to seeing it spelled as MEYER or even MEIER in another part. This book is simple and easy to understand, as well, if you're anything like me you like to keep it simple. I love mine so much so, that I'll probably never part with it because I still refer back to it time and time again. It's the next best thing to being able to "afford" the chance to get up to the Library of Congress and the National Archives and hunting down and copying the old maps yourself. NOTE: This isn't a bad book for your school aged children aiding them with their history homework, either!
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