presents, among other things, an astonishing array of maps that, for the first time, shows in stunning detail the phenomenal evolution of one of America's most historic and important cities from its beginnings as a town to its current expanse. Indeed, this volume provides the basemaps to which all the other volumes will substantially refer. So it's not only the first book of what promises to become a classic in history-geography but it's an invaluable reference in itself. The first eight books of the series cover general topics pertaining to the entire area of Norfolk, taking in all the land within the current city limits. The ten remaining books (9 to 18) separately cover specific areas of Norfolk, covering the history-geography of the original town and borough and each area annexed, in the order in which the area was annexed. The extent of geography and history that is covered in these books is truly breathtaking. A listing of the titles and sub-titles gives a hint of the incredible amount of information contained in them: (Book 1) (Book 2) (Book 3) (Book 4) (Book 5) (Book 6) (Book 7) (Book 8) (Book 9) Volumes 10 to 18 cover each of Norfolk's Annexations, covering every square inch of land annexed by the city, including Brambleton, Ghent ("the other Atlantic City"), Berkley, Huntersville (also taking in Huntersville, Outtensville, Barboursville, Lindenwood, and Villa Heights), Park Place, Colonial Place, Lambert's Point, Campostella, Roland Park, Ocean View, Ingleside, Norview, Oakdale Farms, Newtown, Lake Taylor, Little Creek, and more than 400 other landmarks, sections, regions, neighborhoods and sub-divisions.