The 50 maps (14 in color) collected for this volume represent many of the most historically significant maps of Texas and the Southwest from 1513 to 1900. The introductory text and the detailed descriptions of each map provide the reader with a keen appreciation of the progress of exploration, the science of catography, and the art of printing. The perfect gift for anyone interested in Texas history and a must for every coffee table.
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This 198 page book of the Lone Star State takes its name from the icon on it's famous flag, a flag whose story adds a unique dimension to the dramatic history of Texas. This beautiful book vividly portrays the significance of the red, white, and blue standard with its single five-point star, the visually distillation of more than a hundred years of history.
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