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America Discovered: A Historical Atlas of North American Exploration
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.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2004
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April 22, 2012Hayes, Derek. (2009). America discovered: a historical atlas of North American exploration. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre.
Citation created by: Sherry Bouldin
Call Number: 917.04
Description: A collection of over 300 beautifully chosen maps. The use of these maps explains how North America came to be discovered and for what reasons.
Content/scope: The use of modern satellite images adds to the overall impact that the maps have on the reader.
Accuracy/Authority: Derek Hayes is a highly recognized cartographer.
Arrangement/Presentation: Over 300 maps, some that use satellite imagery, are used to tell the story of North America and how it came to be discovered.
Relation to Similar Works: Hayes has also authored Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest and Historical Atlas of the Artic.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 2009, making it 3 years old and still a valuable resource. There is an earlier edition as well.
Cost: $26.33
Rationale for Selection: This is a great resource to supplement social studies instruction, especially the 5th grade curriculum as exploration is one of their units of study.
Professional Review: Earlier edition had professional reviews by Library Journal, Jan 2005, Vol.130 Issue 1, p154-154 and American History, Jun 2005, Vol.40 Issue 2, p70-71
Citation created by: Sherry Bouldin
Call Number: 917.04
Description: A collection of over 300 beautifully chosen maps. The use of these maps explains how North America came to be discovered and for what reasons.
Content/scope: The use of modern satellite images adds to the overall impact that the maps have on the reader.
Accuracy/Authority: Derek Hayes is a highly recognized cartographer.
Arrangement/Presentation: Over 300 maps, some that use satellite imagery, are used to tell the story of North America and how it came to be discovered.
Relation to Similar Works: Hayes has also authored Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest and Historical Atlas of the Artic.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 2009, making it 3 years old and still a valuable resource. There is an earlier edition as well.
Cost: $26.33
Rationale for Selection: This is a great resource to supplement social studies instruction, especially the 5th grade curriculum as exploration is one of their units of study.
Professional Review: Earlier edition had professional reviews by Library Journal, Jan 2005, Vol.130 Issue 1, p154-154 and American History, Jun 2005, Vol.40 Issue 2, p70-71
February 9, 2019
What a gem this is; if you can find a nice copy. Exquisite maps throughout! So much information about early American exploration. Loved it!
May 18, 2024
Excellent book covering historical explorations, beautiful maps , great text to go with them.
Would give 5 stars but the maps are a bit small
Would give 5 stars but the maps are a bit small
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