“The Historical Atlas of Maine”

 “The Historical Atlas of Maine” April 28

“The Historical Atlas of Maine” is a new book from the University of Maine Press which took more than fifteen years of extensive research, the creation of nearly 100 maps, countless hours spent pouring over old documents, and lots of careful editing. The Atlas is an impressive work of research , cartography, and book design. Prof. Stephen Hornsby will talk about the newly-published Historical Atlas of Maine at the Camden Public Library on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 pm. The atlas provides an in-depth look into the many cultural, economic, environmental, and geological elements that have shaped Maine’s history, from the earliest evidence of human population right up to today. It was edited by geography and Canadian studies professor Stephen Hornsby and history professor Richard Judd, with maps by cartographic designer Michael Hermann.

The Historical Atlas of Maine presents in cartographic form the historical geography of Maine from the end of the last ice age to the year 2000. Organized in four chronological sections, the Atlas tells the principal stories of the many people who have lived in Maine over the past 13,000 years. The Atlas covers the history of Native peoples, European exploration and settlement, the American Revolution, Maine statehood, industrial development, and the rise of tourism and environmental awareness. To tell these stories, the Atlas presents a rich array of newly created maps, historical maps, paintings, graphs, and text. The result is not only a unique interpretation of Maine, but also a splendid visual record of the state’s history.

Dr. Hornsby’s talk is part of Maritime Month at the Camden Public Library. Other upcoming Maritime Month events include “Climate Change & the Biology of the Arctic” on Thursday, April 16, 7:00 pm, with Dr. Paty Matrai; “The Restoration of Gull” with Alec Brainerd of Artisan Boatworks of Rockport on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00 pm; and the final talk in the series on Thursday, April 30, 7:00 pm, with Dr. Erin Bishop and “Titanic: A Century of Myth and Memory.”