AGI Offers Publication Mapping America

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer the book, Mapping America: Exploring the Continent (ISBN: 978-1-907317-08-8) as part of its extensive publications catalogs.

Mapping America (© 2010 Black Dog Publishing, printed in Europe) is a beautifully illustrated survey of America, by Frank Jacobs and Fritz Kessler. This 240 page, full color, hardcover publication features an array of maps that document America’s cartographic development, from early engravings to the latest in satellite technology.

Mapping America covers four centuries of maps that depict the changing face of North America. It charts the continent through numerous landmark events and uprisings, including the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and more recent concerns, such as the environment and terrorism.