Historic Maps and Views of the Old South?is the newest edition to Black Dog's Maps and Views series, and celebrates the history and beauty of some of America's most beloved cities with 24 removable, frameable maps and images that are perfect for the home, classroom, office or dorm.Dating from the 1800s through the present and ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame, the stunning and fascinating images from The Granger Collection showcase the beauty and history of the Old South, including midnight paddleboat races on the Mississippi, moss-covered oaks framing the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, a horse and carriage mmeandering on Bay Shell Road in Mobile, turn of the century Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gorgeous fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah.Each image's original printing information is provided, as well as additional information that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities. Each image is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail.The perfect gift for lovers of travel, history, or art.Other titles in this series include:Historic Maps and Views of San FranciscoHistoric Maps and Views of BostonHistoric Maps and Views of the ChicagoHistoric Maps and Views of New YorkHistoric Maps and Views of LondonHistoric Maps and Views of RomeHistoric Maps and View of Paris
Black-Dog's Historic Maps and Views collection is a first-of-its-kind series of beautifully reproduced removable, farmable maps. Each map can be easily removed from the binding and displayed in a standard 356x279mm frame or matted in a larger standard or custom frame.; These four new titles in the series celebrate four U.S. cities and locations that are popular tourist destinations.; The perfect gift for lovers of travel, history or art.About the AuthorFor nearly a half-century as the most convenient and reliable source for the history of the world in pictures, The Granger Collection holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age. The Granger Collection specializes in the history of people, places, things, and events represented in a variety of mediums including photographs, paintings, engravings, lithographs, and more.
Book InformationISBN 9781579129194
Author Granger CollectionFormat Paperback
Page Count 56
Imprint Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers IncPublisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 758g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 355mm * 10mm