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Historical atlas of the American West / by Warren A. Beck and Ynez D. Haase.
The 78 maps in this atlas add significant information to the study of the development of the American West, Defined for this resources as those 17 continental states west of the Missouri River. The maps range in chronology from explorations in the sixteenth century to the location of World War II prisoner of war and Japanese internment camps. The atlas includes maps of geographic, flora and fauna data. Maps are on the left pages and narratives about the maps re on the facing pages. Maps are black and white clear and easily read. An Appendix shows Spanish-Mexican land grants, and there is an index. This is an excellent atlas for both middle and high schools. Includes a section on Arkansas aboriginal setting and Native American tribes. Describes European contacts and settlements.
Record details
- ISBN: 0806121939
- ISBN: 9780806121932
- ISBN: 0806124563
- ISBN: 9780806124568
- Physical Description: 1 atlas (xlii, 78 [i.e. 156] pages) : maps ; 32 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, ©1989.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Explorations, 1500-1820 -- Northern frontier of New Spain, 1766-1780 -- Spanish-Mexican land grants -- First commerce trails -- Texas cattle trails, 1840-1897 -- Oregon-California Trail -- Oerland tragedies -- Overland Mail -- Pony Express routes Explorations of Jhn C. Fremont -- The Mormon empire -- The Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Battles of the Civil War -- [Indian battles] -- Indian lands -- Stagecoach routes -- Railroads -- Federal lands -- [U.S. military installantions: World War II and after].
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | G 1381 .S1 B4 1989 | 2240163 | Stacks | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | Oversize #118 | 276986 | Deloria Collection | Available | - |
Summary:
The 78 maps in this atlas add significant information to the study of the development of the American West, Defined for this resources as those 17 continental states west of the Missouri River. The maps range in chronology from explorations in the sixteenth century to the location of World War II prisoner of war and Japanese internment camps. The atlas includes maps of geographic, flora and fauna data. Maps are on the left pages and narratives about the maps re on the facing pages. Maps are black and white clear and easily read. An Appendix shows Spanish-Mexican land grants, and there is an index. This is an excellent atlas for both middle and high schools. Includes a section on Arkansas aboriginal setting and Native American tribes. Describes European contacts and settlements.