Shooting the Sun. Cartographic Results of Military Activities in Texas, 1689-1829.

Lubbock: Book Club of Texas, 1998 Book. Fine. Hardcover. 2 volumes. First edition. Number 66 of 325 numbered copies beautifully designed and printed by Wind River Press, Austin. Folio. 15x10¾ inches. Pp. xi, 3, 275 + [3], 279-582 + colophon leaf in each volume. Printed in red and black. Color frontispiece in each volume plus 110 other maps printed in black & white. Extensive notes and bibliography, index, annotated map list in each volume. Half dark brown cloth, decorated boards, paper spine labels. A very fine, as new set with publisher's matching cloth slipcase. An in-depth study of the mapmakers and mapping of Texas and an excellent source book, each volume matched and beautifully designed. Jackson examines the mapping the interior of Texas by direct observation as opposed to maritime exploration..