Historical atlas of the united states with original maps by derek hayes author october 2006 first edition hardcover 4500 gbp3700 title details rights not available in canada pages 280 isbn 9780520250369 trim size 10 x 13562 illustrations 535 color illustrations 52 b w illustrations. Using more than five hundred historical maps from collections around the world this stunning book is the first to tell the story of americas past from a unique geographical perspective covering more than half a millennium in us history from conception to colonization to hurricane katrina this atlas documents the discoveries and explorations the intrigue and negotiations the technology and the will that led the united states to become what it is today richly detailed visually . Historical atlas of the united states book read 2 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers using more than five hundred historical maps f. This collection presents a pictorial history of the development of the united states from historic maps of texas to old maps of colorado antique maps of massachusetts to old maps of north carolina the maps date from the 16th century to the present and include us maps including maps showing the progress of the original government surveys. 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