Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island

This illustrated history traces Manhattan Island across more than four centuries, from before its earliest settlement to the present-day city. Maps and sidebars organize the story of an island marked by conflict, growth, and major change. Pictures, a timeline, and source material accompany the account, while watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil art depicts places and moments from Manhattan’s past. The book uses mapping as a way to explore the island’s transformation over time.