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The Literary Digest 1927 Atlas of the World and Gazetteer: Featuring the Signature Of, and an Illustration By, Ward Kimball
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AtlasesTravel GeneralGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025808321
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Literary Digest 1927 Atlas of the World and Gazetteer serves as a comprehensive geographic and demographic snapshot of the world during the late 1920s. Published at a pivotal moment in the interwar period, this volume provides detailed maps and an extensive gazetteer that document the shifting political borders and evolving national identities following the First World War. Readers will find a wealth of information regarding global populations, major cities, and topographical features as they were understood nearly a century ago.
Beyond its value as a cartographic reference, this work features an illustration and the signature of Ward Kimball, a figure who would later become one of the legendary artists of American animation. The atlas offers a window into the educational and informational standards of the era, reflecting the editorial rigor of the period. It is an essential resource for historians, geography enthusiasts, and collectors interested in the geopolitical landscape of the early twentieth century. This work stands as a testament to the era's commitment to global literacy and the preservation of geographic knowledge during a time of rapid social and technological change.
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