An Historical Atlas Of Canada

Uses maps to illustrate the development of Canada from the last ice sheet to the end of the eighteenth century

Maps tells the story in this innovative volume, and the story of Canada they tell is profoundly engrossing and rewarding. The atlas covers a period of a thousand years and contains essentially all the historically significant maps of the country. Gathered from major archives and libraries all over the world, they include treasures from the National Archives of Canada--many never before published--and many from the archives of the Hudson's Bay Company. Included are maps by the founder of New France, Samuel de Champlain, by Philip Turnor and Peter Fidler. There are English maps and French maps; Spanish maps and Russian maps; American, Italian and Dutch maps as well as maps drawn by Native people such as the Beothuk, Blackfoot and Cree. Canada's colourful past unfolds in sumptuous visual detail--history seen from a whole new perspective.

The three award-winning volumes of the Historical Atlas of Canada are a beautiful record of Canada's peoples and development. Each volume combines text and graphic material to create an extraordinarily rich picture of Canada's past, and presents a splendid visual record of the roots of our society and the evolution of the intensely regional, culturally diverse nation we know today. Each map plate is a double-page spread of maps, graphics, legends, and text on a single subject or theme, and is accompanied by a bibliographical note at the end of the volume. Collectively, the plates represent both the crucial events and the continuity of life that made Canada.

Start a voyage through the rich tapestry of Canadian history with Lawrence J. Burpee's 'An Historical Atlas of Canada'. From the physical landscapes and native cultures to the intrepid discoveries and explorations, the atlas brings to life the stories of early pioneers. Delve into the intricacies of war, as illustrated through meticulously crafted maps and plans, tracing the conflicts and battles that shaped the nation. Witness the unfolding of political development, the establishment of boundaries, and the growth of industries that propelled Canada forward. With each page, immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of a nation's journey.

Uses maps to illustrate the development of Canada from the last ice sheet to the end of the eighteenth century

Uses maps to illustrate the development of Canada from the last ice sheet to the end of the eighteenth century

A distillation of sixty-seven of the best and most important plates from the original three volumes of the bestselling of the Historical Atlas of Canada.