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Antique Maps of The United States - Illinois CD: Antique Maps of The United States Illinois CD |
| Product Description : "The contents of this CD encompass a critical period in the history of Illinois. By the 1860s, Illinois was well on its way to becoming a leading manufacturing hub in the country. The maps in this CD provide a great insight into the progressive mood of Illinois? leading cities. Chicago - of which there are over ten brilliantly executed cartographic perspectives - was already a burgeoning metropolis at the time, and these drawings are a great record of the city?s accomplishments. One of the major reasons for Illinois? progress was that it was served by numerous useful waterways. The accessibility of Lake Michigan played a key role as well. The numerous steamers shown plying down the Ohio and other rivers in these maps evidences these facts. One bonus offered here is a splendid image of the "World?s Columbian Expo" which was held in Chicago in 1893. Additionally, you can zoom in and out on each map, soaking in the intricate detail that cartographers have so carefully included in their invaluable creations. What?s more, these maps are extremely well preserved, despite the passage of nearly a century and a half. It is bound to grab the attention of historians and art buffs alike. City and town planners too would do well to examine the eye for detail exhibited by their predecessors. Full marks to A2ZCDS! Each map is worth many times the cost of the CD and I think this is an invaluable buy by any standards." |
