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Historical Atlas of Maine
After more than a decade of extensive research, the Historical Atlas of Maine presents in cartographic form the historical geography of Maine from the end of the last ice age to the year 2000.
Organized in four chronological sections, the Atlas tells the principal stories of the many people who have lived in Maine over the past 13,000 years.
The Atlas covers the history of Native peoples, European exploration and settlement, the American Revolution, Maine statehood, industrial development, and the rise of tourism and environmental awareness.
To tell these stories, the Atlas presents a rich array of newly created maps, historical maps, paintings, graphs, and text. The result is not only a unique interpretation of Maine, but also a splendid visual record of the state's history.
Organized in four chronological sections, the Atlas tells the principal stories of the many people who have lived in Maine over the past 13,000 years.
The Atlas covers the history of Native peoples, European exploration and settlement, the American Revolution, Maine statehood, industrial development, and the rise of tourism and environmental awareness.
To tell these stories, the Atlas presents a rich array of newly created maps, historical maps, paintings, graphs, and text. The result is not only a unique interpretation of Maine, but also a splendid visual record of the state's history.
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203 pages, Hardcover
First published November 24, 2014
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September 12, 2023
I'm not an academic, so this review will be from a "lay person". I first leaned about this book from a lecture Dr. Hornsby did online during the pandemic through a program at the Castine Historical Society. The executive director had mentioned the atlas, so I jotted down the info and eventually ordered it (it's around $80, so I budgeted for it).
It's not a huge book, but it will take you a while to get through it because every page has a lot of information to absorb. What is quite unique about this book is that it starts with the last Ice Age, as it explains the current land forms that the state has. It transitions to the Native Americans, providing some great details.
Maps give you great visuals, but the atlas also provides wonderful drawings and paintings that add to the context of the specific subject at hand.
It not only goes into political history, but also economic and social history that provides a great overview of the state. Although it says goes to the year 2000, its has been updated to include info up to 2010, so the atlas is fairly current.
The book is highly recommended to anyone researching the general history of Maine. It very much gives you a unique perspective through maps!
It's not a huge book, but it will take you a while to get through it because every page has a lot of information to absorb. What is quite unique about this book is that it starts with the last Ice Age, as it explains the current land forms that the state has. It transitions to the Native Americans, providing some great details.
Maps give you great visuals, but the atlas also provides wonderful drawings and paintings that add to the context of the specific subject at hand.
It not only goes into political history, but also economic and social history that provides a great overview of the state. Although it says goes to the year 2000, its has been updated to include info up to 2010, so the atlas is fairly current.
The book is highly recommended to anyone researching the general history of Maine. It very much gives you a unique perspective through maps!
July 5, 2023
Simply a fantastic read. Right up my alley for a amateur geologist and cartography nerd such as myself
November 20, 2024
Well worth borrowing from your local library. The atlas describes many aspects of Maine history using informative graphics and maps.
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