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Map junkies rejoice! Derek Hayes, author of Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, delivers another stunning atlas filled with stories of explorations and exquisite historical maps. Over five hundred years of maps depicting the North Pacific Ocean and the lands that border it—the United States, Canada, Alaska, Russia, Japan, Korea, and China—have been collected into this new atlas. From antique maps of the sixteenth century to modern satellite images, this volume covers all the major explorations, such as Magellan, Bering, Cook, and Vancouver; Perry’s opening of Japan; and the U.S. North Pacific Exploring Expedition. It also includes modern maps that use the latest technology to show ocean currents, fault lines, and the seabed in astounding detail.
About the Author
Derek Hayes, author of Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, spent years researching Northwest history and collecting historical maps of the region. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Map junkies rejoice! Derek Hayes, author of Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, delivers another stunning atlas filled with stories of explorations and exquisite historical maps. Over five hundred years of maps depicting the North Pacific Ocean and the lands that border it—the United States, Canada, Alaska, Russia, Japan, Korea, and China—have been collected into this new atlas. From antique maps of the sixteenth century to modern satellite images, this volume covers all the major explorations, such as Magellan, Bering, Cook, and Vancouver; Perry’s opening of Japan; and the U.S. North Pacific Exploring Expedition. It also includes modern maps that use the latest technology to show ocean currents, fault lines, and the seabed in astounding detail.
About the Author
Derek Hayes, author of Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, spent years researching Northwest history and collecting historical maps of the region. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Inside This Book Citations: This book cites 10 books Explore: Citations | Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Key Phrases - SIPs: marine science organization, average relief, summary map Key Phrases - CAPs: North America, Kuril Islands, San Francisco, James Cook, George Vancouver (more) Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me! |
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