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Chicago in Maps: 16122002,Used
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Chicago in Maps is a luxuriously illustrated cartographic history of Chicago, known for centuries as the gateway city to the West. The powerful and evocative documents reproduced here offer an unprecedented avenue to the city's pasta fascinating collective portrait of the evolution of one of America's great towns. Among the seventyfour maps featured, many are seminal exemplars of this timeless art form: the 'Kinzie Map,' which accompanied the Narrative of the Massacre of 1812; the Rand McNally 'View of the World's Columbian Exposition' of 1893; Daniel Burnham's influential 'Chicago Plan' of 1909, which epitomized the ambitions of the City Beautiful Movement; W. T. Stead's 'Map of Sin'; and BruceRoberts' 1931 'Gangland Map'a tongueincheek 'expos' of a city populated by such powerful underworld figures as Al Capone, 'Baby Face' Nelson, 'Machine Gun' Kelly, and others, indicating various gang territories and warehouses. Filled with fascinating historical anecdotes and detailed scholarship, Chicago in Maps is a work that will be highly prized by map lovers and history buffs alike. It is a sumptuous feast of glorious fullcolor reproductions of maps by the some of the world's most extraordinary cartographers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002'? A: The book focuses on the cartographic history of Chicago, showcasing seventy-four maps that illustrate the city's evolution from 1612 to 2002.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002'? A: The author of the book is Robert A. Holland.
- Q: When was 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of State & Local history.
- Q: How many pages are there in 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002'? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: Readers can expect luxurious full-color reproductions of maps created by some of the world's extraordinary cartographers.
- Q: Are there any notable maps featured in 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002'? A: Yes, notable maps include the 'Kinzie Map', the Rand McNally 'View of the World's Columbian Exposition', and Bruce-Roberts' 'Gangland Map'.
- Q: Is 'Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002' suitable for history buffs? A: Yes, the book is highly prized by both map lovers and history buffs due to its detailed scholarship and fascinating anecdotes.