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Antique Maps of The United States - Georgia CD: Antique Maps of The United States Georgia CD |
| Product Description : One of the most thrilling historic records of the state of Georgia is found in the early maps that cartographers painstakingly crafted from the meager data and means available to them. Preserved by state archives and the Library of Congress, these maps have survived turbulent passages of history. Today these charts are as valuable as their contents and provide an in-depth study of the progress of the Civil war. Drawn to scale by some of the best mapmakers of the time, the maps provide fabulous insight into relief and political status of Georgia over the 19th century. Putting these antique and priceless maps on CD is certainly a stroke of genius. Most of these maps date back to the Civil War era, indicating locations of important military installations and positions of troops. Later maps include excellent surveys of cities such as Atlanta, providing an invaluable peek at the city's early layout. They also encapsulate the dreams of city planners and other government agencies. These maps rate among the best cartographic creations available from the period, making this CD a true collector's item. The exhaustive detail etched into each of the 80 drawings more than makes up for the lack of ornate borders and colorful shades. What's more, you have a fabulous textual support thrown in as bonus, thus helping you associate the drawings with historical places, events and dates. This is cartography at its best and history buffs would do well to add this compilation of masterful drawings to their collection. |
