toronto on university of toronto press utp the ontario historical studies series 1984 1st edition first printing toronto ontario (1 Ergebnisse)

Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine (see description). Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good (see description). Photo Cover (illustrator). First Edition. ----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ----hardcover, about 16 x 13 inches, a Near Fine example in a lightly rubbed Very Good dustjacket, some small nicks and tears, small tape repair on verso of jacket rear panel, age toning to the jacket jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector ---284 pages, colour and b&w maps throughout, close to 300 maps, a dandy book that has not been surpassed for its contents, ---"Ontario has a rich, varied, and still expanding inheritance of maps. Many of these are attractive works of art, but they are also historical documents, records of the aspirations and achievements of the people of Ontario. Some are a representation of facts on the ground, others a setting down of future plans. They reflect the knowledge and the understanding, not always accurate, of each generation about the environment; they were and are often the basis for important decisions on matters of economic, military, and political policy. The techniques used to produce maps of Ontario in Europe or in the province and their general appearance and arrangement reflect the cultural values, the interests, and the technological skills of those who commissioned, conceived, and drew them. For this volume the authors have selected nearly three hundred maps, which, combined with an ample explanatory text and informative captions, present a unique graphic history of Ontario from its discovery by European explorers to the present. The text and maps trace the development of the province as recorded in the earliest European manuscript and printed maps of the area, through the fine watercolour maps of the Simcoe era, to nineteenth and twentieth century maps documenting the process of settlement and the search for and use of mineral and forest resources. Military road maps, maps of canals and railroads, highway maps, and maps illustrating the planning and development of urban areas show vividly how the people of Ontario have imposed intricate patterns of control and use on a vast land. Approximately half the maps are in full colour. The volume includes an extensive cartobibliographical essay by Joan Winearls for those who wish to learn more about our legacy in this area. 'Ontario's History in Maps' is an outstanding example of contemporary methods of map reproduction, and a work which combines effectively the insights of historical geography and cartography"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate--- sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch) --- extra shipping might be required depending upon destination ---if an issue please inquire before ordering --- extra shipping MIGHT be required depending upon destination -if an issue please inquire before ordering --- Size: 16w x 13h Inches. Not Signed. Flap Not Clipped.