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1939 Collier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer

Old maps and atlases offer a glimpse into the geographical and/or poltical history of a country or city. Take these four examples from the 1939 Collier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer. 1: Germany’s borders before World War Two 2: Hawaii before it became the 50th state 3: A detail of Los Angeles 4: Airway routes before [...]
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