Description
Description of Thomas Bradford's An Illustrated Atlas of the United States
These detailed maps are from An Illustrated Atlas, Geographical Statistical, and Historical, of the United States, and the adjacent countries by Thomas Bradford. It was published in Philadelphia by E. S. Grant and Company in 1838, it was also printed in Boston. Bradford also published a smaller atlas in 1838. This larger atlas, however, is much improved and according to Ristow it is "one of the first American general atlases to supplement the maps with lengthy geographical descriptions." G. W. Boynton engraved most of the maps in the work. These maps give a wonderful view into the history of our country. Railroads are seen as new and exciting ventures. The developing political situation of the country is shown. Featured maps include one of the first of the Republic of Texas, as well as several other state maps, a few city maps, and other parts of North America. Each map is accompanied by a generous amount of historical, geographical, economic and statistical information. They are hand-colored on paper measuring ~ 15 3/4" by 19 1/2" (unless otherwise noted).