Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest: Maps of Exploration and Discovery - B. C., Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Yukon

From Library Journal
Hayes, a resident of Vancouver, BC, and a map researcher and collector for over 25 years, has produced a unique cartographic documentation of the history of the Pacific Northwest. He has assembled 325 contemporary color maps, ranging in date from 1569 (a Mercator map) to 1919 (a Poole Brothers map) that together trace the discovery, exploration, settlement, and geopolitical evolution of the region now encompassing Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and the Yukon Territory. The accompanying text discusses colonial rivalries among the Spanish, British, Russians, and Americans; and highlights specific explorers who influenced the course of events. A complete catalog of the maps, with sources, is provided. This fascinating study is highly recommended as a reference tool for all libraries with cartography collections, particularly those with a special interest in the history and heritage of the region.AEdward K. Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. System, Ft. Pierce, FL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Murray Morgan, author of Puget's Sound
"Derek Hayes's book is both a research tool and an adventure story. It should delight scholars and casual readers alike."


The Seattle Times
"Destined to become a regional classic."


Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"This is a beautifully produced book, filled with Northwest history and lore... the kind of volume that invites repeated viewings."


The Bloomsbury Review
"A beautifully executed achievement that raises the standard for historical atlases."


Book Description
A one-of-a-kind collection of maps created by the navigators, explorers, and cartographers who first charted the Northwest. Representing four centuries of discovery and exploration, this unique reference book is a must-have for anyone interested in Northwest history. The Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest showcases more than 320 original maps, many never before published. Here are the maps of explorers such as Cook, Vancouver, Bodega y Quadra, Mackenzie, Thompson, and Lewis and Clark. Here too are maps created during boundary disputes, land purchases, the plotting of town sites, and surveys for railroads. Combined with historical background, these maps take the reader on an amazing visual journey through the discovery and development of the Northwest.


About the Author
For years Derek Hayes has been researching and collecting historical maps from all over the world. He makes his home in Vancouver, British Columbia.


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Derek Hayes's book is both a research tool and an adventure story. It should delight scholars and casual readers alike. — Murray Morgan


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