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Product Description Spectacular in scope and visually brilliant, this atlas presents a sweeping history of the American West through more than 600 original, full-color maps and extended captions. From the earliest human inhabitants and the first European explorers to the national parks and retirement resorts of today, this extensive collection chronicles the West from uncharted territory to a well-populated Eden. We bear witness as state lines strike through Native American territories, see the frontier crack open and the railroad's iron belt snake across the Plains, and watch as the West's cities, from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and Albuquerque to Anchorage, rise and prosper. This is the first atlas to compile all the historically significant maps relating to the American West; it includes field sketches of battles, the first maps to show the West, maps depicting mythical rivers and fictional towns, and maps showing early conceptions of California as an island. Distilling many centuries into one fascinating volume, this atlas traces history as redwoods, mountains, and deserts become California, Montana, and Arizona, and offers a rare opportunity to see the west through the eyes of its earliest explorers. From Booklist Described as “a new perspective on the history of the West,” this atlas offers more than 600 maps showing the history and development of the American West. The author states that he sees this reference as a supplement to historical texts. The maps are almost exclusively contemporary to the events that are being depicted, beginning with early examples drawn completely from the imaginations of European cartographers, long before anyone from Europe had explored any part of North America beyond the eastern seaboard. Libraries that own Historical Atlas of the United States, also by Hayes and published in 2007, will recognize the format. Within a basic chronological arrangement, chapters explore topics such as the gold rush, the transcontinental railroad, major cities, tourism, water projects, and more. Among the maps are those created by early explorers, railroad companies, and real-estate developers. Modern maps vary from painstakingly accurate government maps to whimsically drawn guides to vacation spots from tourist bureaus. The maps are intriguing, and the accompanying text and captioned illustrations provide enough detail for the casual reader and context for the researcher to use in conjunction with other texts. An appendix lists the sources for the maps pictured. The reasonable price makes this an attractive choice for public and academic libraries. --Elaine Lindstrom Review “Maps that engage both the viewers' intellect and their aesthetic sense. . . . A high quality publication at an amazingly low price. . . Highly recommended.” ― Library Journal Published On: 2009-11-01 “The maps are intriguing, and the accompanying text and captioned illustrations provide enough detail for the casual reader and context for the researcher.” ― Booklist Published On: 2010-02-15 “Historical Atlas of the American West is useful. . . [and] a worthwhile acquisition.” ― Southern California Quarterly Published On: 2011-02-08 “Shows knowledge expanding map by map; Native pueblos, early trails, railways, highways, parks and cities.” ― Via Published On: 2009-11-01 “Anyone who loves gazing at vintage maps will enjoy spending hours with the Historical Atlas of the American West.” ― Bookloons Reviews Published On: 2010-07-14 “Deserves to hold a prominent place on the bookshelves of any who have even the smallest interest in . . . the American West.” -- Andrew Dunlop ― Canadian Journal Of History Published On: 2011-06-27 “This volume is certainly an authoritative and attractive reference.” -- Kevin Blake ― Montana The Magazine Of Western History Published On: 2011-06-14 “[Hayes] takes the reader on a visually and intellectually stimulating tour of the American West across several hundred years of map making.” -- J Clark Arch
