The Atlas of North American Exploration: From the Norse Voyages to the Race to the Pole Review

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(More customer reviews)This atlas serves a real need for any serious student of North American history. The alternative is to chase down many sources that have individualized map information for individual explorers.
In some cases, however, the colors are difficult to actually discern. There is so many route information, with so many colors that are similar, that it is difficult to distinguish one route from another.
Also, a stated map scale of both miles and kilometers for each map would be helpful.
Otherwise great! -- in my opinion.
Why is the atlas no longer in print, at least at present?
Are the authors planning a revised copy?
I'd like the authors to know about this, and receive a big pat on the back from this old history student and high school history teacher.
Les Falk, Kelowna, BC, Canada

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State-of-the-art cartography is organized chronologically by region to chart the fascinating course of North American exploration from the pre-Columbian voyages to the race to the North Pole in 1909.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Atlas 2008 2-Part Poles Review

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(More customer reviews)I have yet to use this outside but it seems to be the same as a more expensive brand that I have.

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Enjoy better traction while on the snowshoe trail with these Atlas adjustable two-section poles. Offering a maximum length of 130 cm, the poles make it easy to establish a rhythm on your hike whether you're trekking through thick powder or navigating icy conditions. The poles are constructed of lightweight, seamless aluminum tubing, with alpine powder baskets and steel flex tips helping you find your balance in uneven and technical terrain. The poles are also easy to hold thanks to the gender-specific plastic grips and the adjustable hand straps. Best of all, the snowshoe poles collapse into a compact footprint for easy packing. The Atlas poles--which weigh 1.3 pounds total--carry a limited lifetime warranty.
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