COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Paine, Paul M.
Date:
1926
Short Title:
Booklovers Map of America
Publisher:
R.R. Bowker Co.
Publisher Location:
New York, N.Y.:
Type:
Separate Map
Obj Height cm:
52
Obj Width cm:
72
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Pictorial map with state boundaries. Shows some historic locations in addition to purely literary ones, such as the Oregon Trail. It highlights the locations of many principal works of American literature. Novels that take place over multiple locations, such as Grapes of Wrath are indicated with a dotted line that maps the itinerary of the story. It also includes the birthplaces and homes of several important writers. Insets around the outside of the map give more information about certain cities with particular literary significance. Also of note is the "Birthplace of American Literature". Insets showing location map, and detailing six geographic locations. Includes Compass rose.
Country:
United States
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
Booklovers Map of America: A Chart of Certain Landmarks of Literary Geography. Copyright 1926; Paul M. Paine. R. R. Walker Co. 62 W. 45th St. New York N.Y. (with 6 insets and location map).
List No:
8045.000
Publication Author:
Paine, Paul M.
Pub Date:
1926
Pub Title:
Booklovers Map of America: A Chart of Certain Landmarks of Literary Geography. Copyright 1926; Paul M. Paine. R. R. Walker Co. 62 W. 45th St. New York N.Y.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
8045.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Height cm:
52
Pub Width cm:
72
Image No:
8045000
Authors:
Paine, Paul M.
