Examines historical developments in American life relating to geography. Includes 380 new maps and over 100 historical maps.

This is a study in historical regional geography which attempts to show how a large and important part of the Pacific Northwest has been explored, evaluated, organized, and developed over the span of a century or so. - Preface

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments,...

Reproduces (not to original size) 100 maps, with annotations and inset images of contemporary persons or events. Published in celebration of Oregon's 150th birthday

It's a big country, and National Geographic wants to make sure youngsters have what they need to understand it. That's why we've fully revised and updated this colorful and fact-filled United States atlas.