The 1858 Map of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket
Gamble, Adam
ISBN 10: 0978576675 ISBN 13: 9780978576677
Published by On Cape Publications, 2009
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Hard Cover, in Slip Cover, in Very Good condition. Clean, Strong binding and unmarked pages. No underlining or notes in the margins. Dust Jacket in Very GOOD condition CAREFULLY PACKED in a sturdy BOX. All USA orders ship with tracking number and email confirmation. Because of the expensive cost of international shipping, INTERNATIONAL buyers MUST contact me first to arrange a shipping quote to your country. Seller Inventory # 004149
Synopsis:
Based on the five-foot by five-foot 1858 Map of the Counties of Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties by Henry F. Walling, this display-style book showcases each county, town, village, and the major bodies of water that surround and connect them. It includes each home and business, road by road, complete with the names of property owners and important geographic features, as well as useful tables of statistics and delightful period illustrations. Originally produced at the end of the Great Age of Sail, at a time when whaling and salt-making were still strong industries in the region, this gorgeous wall map depicts Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket at an industrial apex. By publishing the map in book form, by including commentary from some of the region's most insightful writers and scholars, and by utilizing photographs of three different originals, the publishers and designers are able to enlarge and showcase each portion of the map on separate pages and page spreads. The result is that readers are able to view and understand 19th-century Cape Cod and the Islands with a level of detail that is nothing short of celebratory.
About the Author:
Henry F. Walling was a 19th-century cartographer and one of America's most celebrated map makers.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The 1858 Map of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard,...
Publisher: On Cape Publications
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Walling, Henry F.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good