A stirring trip through the history of the Golden State
through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress
- 50 full-color historical maps from the Library of Congress
- Informative captions on each map's origins
- Essays by California author Ray Jones on how maps reflect the history, culture, and sensibilities of the state and its residents through time
- A foreword by Vincent Virga describing the library's collection and the state's maps
About Mapping States Through History
This is the first series to assemble―in full color, state-by-state―an in-depth collection of rare, historically significant maps of the cities, states, counties, towns, and events that make up each of America's fifty states. Produced in collaboration with the Library of Congress and edited by renowned photo editor and author Vincent Virga, these books offer a glimpse into the history of the United States through the maps and their narrative captions. Each map thus becomes a virtual time machine that tells us much about the places we live in today. Compelling historical essays by a local writer complement Virga's foreword to further help weave the cartographic record into a drama of settlement and change.
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Vincent Virga has been called, "America's foremost picture editor." He is the coauthor of Eyes of the Nation and the author of Cartographia: Mapping Civilizations, produced in cooperation with the Library of Congress.
Ray Jones is the author or coauthor of numerous books on history and travel. The founding editor of Albuquerque Living magazine and a former writing coach at Southern Living, he now lives in Pebble Beach, California.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A stirring trip through the history of the Golden State through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress - 50 full-color historical maps from the Library of Congress- Informative captions on each maps origins- Essays by California author Ray Jones on how maps reflect the history, culture, and sensibilities of the state and its residents through time- A foreword by Vincent Virga describing the librarys collection and the states maps About Mapping States Through History This is the first series to assemblein full color, state-by-statean in-depth collection of rare, historically significant maps of the cities, states, counties, towns, and events that make up each of Americas fifty states. Produced in collaboration with the Library of Congress and edited by renowned photo editor and author Vincent Virga, these books offer a glimpse into the history of the United States through the maps and their narrative captions. Each map thus becomes a virtual time machine that tells us much about the places we live in today. Compelling historical essays by a local writer complement Virgas foreword to further help weave the cartographic record into a drama of settlement and change. Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of California from the collections of the Library of Congress, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on Golden State history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of state history for residents, former residents, and visitors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780762745302
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Book Description Condition: New. Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of California from the collections of the Library of Congress, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on Golden State history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of state history for residents, former residents, and visitors. Series: Mapping the States Through History. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 50. . 2009. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780762745302
Book Description Condition: New. Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of California from the collections of the Library of Congress, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on Golden State history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of state history for residents, former residents, and visitors. Series: Mapping the States Through History. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 50. . 2009. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780762745302
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A stirring trip through the history of the Golden State through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress - 50 full-color historical maps from the Library of Congress- Informative captions on each maps origins- Essays by California author Ray Jones on how maps reflect the history, culture, and sensibilities of the state and its residents through time- A foreword by Vincent Virga describing the librarys collection and the states maps About Mapping States Through History This is the first series to assemblein full color, state-by-statean in-depth collection of rare, historically significant maps of the cities, states, counties, towns, and events that make up each of Americas fifty states. Produced in collaboration with the Library of Congress and edited by renowned photo editor and author Vincent Virga, these books offer a glimpse into the history of the United States through the maps and their narrative captions. Each map thus becomes a virtual time machine that tells us much about the places we live in today. Compelling historical essays by a local writer complement Virgas foreword to further help weave the cartographic record into a drama of settlement and change. Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of California from the collections of the Library of Congress, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on Golden State history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of state history for residents, former residents, and visitors. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780762745302
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