Moses Greenleaf, Maine's First Map-Maker, a Biography: With Letters, Unpublished Manuscripts and a Reprint of Mr. Greenleaf's Rare Paper on Indian ... of the Maps of Maine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edgar Crosby Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267998031 ISBN 13: 9780267998036

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life of Maine’s first map-maker and how his work helped shape a new state.

This biography presents Moses Greenleaf, a pivotal figure in Maine’s early history, known for his influential maps and prolific writings about the state’s resources. The volume combines biography with a careful study of his published works, including his famous Maine surveys and the atlas that accompanied them.

In addition, readers gain access to related material, including a reprint of Greenleaf’s rare tract on Indian place-names and a detailed bibliography of Maine maps. The book also features the original plates and notes that illuminate his methods, topographic knowledge, and historical impact.

Ideal for readers of Maine history, map enthusiasts, and those curious about how a state was made through maps and meticulous research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267998031
• ISBN 13: 9780267998036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 194