COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Paullin, Charles O.
Author:
Wright, John K.
Date:
1932
Short Title:
Plate 138. Transportation. Rates of Travel, 1800 - 1930. Navigable Rivers. Canals. Main Post Roads.
Publisher:
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Publisher:
American Geographical Society of New York
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Location:
Washington (D.C.)
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Location:
Washington (D.C.)
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
34
Obj Width cm:
50
Country:
United States
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Transportation
Full Title:
Plate 138. Transportation. Rates of Travel, 1800. Rates of Travel, 1830. Rates of Travel, 1857. Rates of Travel, 1930 (By Railroads). Rates of Travel, 1930 (By Airways). Navigable Rivers, 1930. Canals and Canalized Rivers, 1930. Public Post Roads and Main Stage Routes, 1774. Main Post Roads, 1804. Main Post Roads, 1834. Railroads in Operation, December, 1840.
List No:
0702.141
Page No:
Plate 138
Series No:
146
Engraver or Printer:
A. Hoen & Co.
Publication Author:
Paullin, Charles O.
Publication Author:
Wright, John K.
Pub Date:
1932
Pub Title:
Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States. By Charles O. Paullin, Carnegie Institution of Washington. Edited by John K. Wright, Librarian, American Geographical Society of New York. Published Jointly by Carnegie Institution of Washington and the American Geographical Society of New York, 1932.
Pub Note:
This is one of the best historical atlases published in the early 20th century. It combines history and geography, facsimile historical maps and new historical maps, and incorporates time and statistics in imaginative map visualizations. The text and maps are based upon information supplied by prominent authorities on the various subjects. The quality of the contents is also reflected by the authoritative map publishers. Numerous facsimile maps are included.
Pub List No:
0702.000
Pub Type:
Historical Atlas
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Maps:
166
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0702141
Authors:
Paullin, Charles O.; Wright, John K.
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