America Discovered: A Historical Atlas of North American Exploration FROM THE PUBLISHER
Map researcher Derek Hayes applies his signature approach to a collection of maps that trace the discovery, exploration, and settlement of North America from 1000 A. D. to the present. Rich narratives make over 300 beautiful maps come alive, with North America's coasts, waterways, prairies, and peaks freshly described by explorers such as Columbus, Coronado, and Lewis and Clark as they encounter these territories for the first time. A final spread discusses modern scientific exploration and includes a detailed catalog and index of the maps.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Geographer Hayes, author of the spectacularly produced Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest and Historical Atlas of the Arctic, here chronicles the discovery and exploration of North America. The narrative text of this handsome volume provides the historical context for 280 carefully selected maps from North American and European collections, faithfully reproduced in full color and ranging in date from the early 16th century to several computer-generated images from the late 20th century. The infamous Vinland Map with a purported date of 1440, is included with the caveat that most scholars consider it to be fake. In addition to extensive captions, all maps are listed in the "Map Catalog," with their sources and accession numbers when applicable. Bottom Line As always, Hayes has chosen maps that fascinate the intellect as well as please the eye. He is particularly fortunate in having a publisher who clearly wanted to produce a book of the highest quality. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.-Edward K. Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. Syst., Ft. Pierce, FL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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