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 Francisco Historic Maps and Views of Boston Historic Maps and Views of the Chicago Historic Maps and Views of New York Historic Maps and Views of London Historic Maps and Views of Rome Historic Maps and View of Paris

Historic Maps and Views of Boston contains twenty-four historic maps and views of Boston and its environs?dating from the 1600s through the present?ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame. This stunning and fascinating selection of images from The Granger Collection includes the first surviving map of Boston (and also the first to be printed in America), an engraving by Paul Revere of the British landing in 1768, a bird?s-eye view of the City, color photographs of the swan boats in the Public Garden, and stunning oil paintings of Boston Harbor and Columbus Avenue. 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 Francisco Historic Maps and Views of Chicago Historic Maps and Views of the Old South Historic Maps and Views of New York Historic Maps and Views of London Historic Maps and Views of Rome Historic Maps and View of Paris

Historic Maps and Views of San Francisco contains twenty-four historic maps and views of San Francisco and its environs?dating from the 1800s through the present?ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame. These stunning and fascinating images from The Granger Collection showcase San Francisco when it was still known as Yerba Buena, maps and ariel views of the expansion after the Gold Rush, a turn-of-the century photo of Chinatown at midnight, the Tower of Jewels at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915, and the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. 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 Boston Historic Maps and Views of Chicago Historic Maps and Views of the Old South Historic Maps and Views of New York Historic Maps and Views of London Historic Maps and Views of Rome Historic Maps and View of Paris

Historic Maps and Views of Chicago contains twenty-four historic maps and views of Chicago and its environs?dating from the 1700s through the present?ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame. This stunning and fascinating selection of images from The Granger Collection includes Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable's cabin in 1820, Abraham Lincoln's funeral, maps before and after the great fire of 1871, the first skyscraper, images of the "White City" from World's Columbian Exposition in1893, as well as art from the groundbreaking 1909 Chicago Plan. 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 Francisco Historic Maps and Views of Boston Historic Maps and Views of the Old South Historic Maps and Views of New York Historic Maps and Views of London Historic Maps and Views of Rome Historic Maps and View of Paris

From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter in 1861 to the final clashes on the Road to Appomattox in 1864, The Atlas of the Civil War reconstructs the battles of America's bloodiest war with unparalleled clarity and precision. Edited by Pulitzer Prize recipient James M. McPherson and written by America's leading military historians, this peerless reference charts the major campaigns and skirmishes of the Civil War. Each battle is meticulously plotted on one of 200 specially commissioned full-color maps. Timelines provide detailed, play-by-play maneuvers, and the accompanying text highlights the strategic aims and tactical considerations of the men in charge. Each of the battle, communications, and locator maps are cross-referenced to provide a comprehensive overview of the fighting as it swept across the country. With more than two hundred photographs and countless personal accounts that vividly describe the experiences of soldiers in the fields, The Atlas of the Civil War brings to life the human drama that pitted state against state and brother against brother.

A digitally enhanced version of this atlas was developed by the Digital Scholarship Lab at the University of Richmond and is available online. Click the link above to take a look.