Historic Cities of the Americas: An Illustrated Encyclopedia 2 Vol Set

With rare maps, prints, and photographs, this unique volume explores the dramatic history of the Americas through the birth and development of the hemisphere's great cities.

• Over 70 richly detailed entries on the most colorful, important cities of the New World, from Quebec City, Boston, and San Francisco in the Northern Hemisphere, to Buenos Aires, Cuzco, and Bahia in the Southern

• Four geographical sections (the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, North America, and South America), enabling the reader to easily locate information

• Hundreds of rare, historically significant antique maps, prints, and photographs, enhancing both the value and appearance of the book

• A very extensive bibliography, providing users with easy access to many hard-to-find materials