Description
Book SynopsisAn atlas that presents the history of the American West through more than 600 full-color maps and captions. From the earliest human inhabitants and the first European explorers to the national parks and retirement resorts of today, it chronicles the West from uncharted territory to a well-populated Eden.
Trade 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 "Historical Atlas of the American West is useful... [and] a worthwhile acquisition." Southern California Quarterly "The maps are intriguing, and the accompanying text and captioned illustrations provide enough detail for the casual reader and context for the researcher." Booklist "Shows knowledge expanding map by map; Native pueblos, early trails, railways, highways, parks and cities." Via "Anyone who loves gazing at vintage maps will enjoy spending hours with the Historical Atlas of the American West." Bookloons Reviews "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 "A book that will provide hours of enjoyment, this oversized volume will delight anyone interested in western history." -- Bob Walch Coast Traveler "This volume is certainly an authoritative and attractive reference." -- Kevin Blake Montana The Magazine Of Western History "A splendidly guided tour through legend, perception, time and place." -- Susan Snyder California Historian "[Hayes] takes the reader on a visually and intellectually stimulating tour of the American West across several hundred years of map making." -- J Clark Archer Great Plains Qtly
