The depth and variety of books produced represents the most ambitious project of history-geography ever attempted for Norfolk — and it is one of the most unusual projects of its kind in the field of geography...for any American city, much less one of the greatest harbors and most historic regions in the world.
Norfolk History Publishers is the publisher of the books, and this website offers readers an easy way to purchase any of these books as well as to access additional information and resources pertinent to Norfolk history and geography but discovered after the publication of the book(s) or otherwise unable to be included in the book(s).
About half the books produced are devoted to a single key aspect of the geographic history of the city: for example, its maps, waters, land, agriculture, military, transporation, etc. (Click here for a full description of these books.)
The other half approximately are devoted to particular regions of the city, based on each part that was separately annexed into what is today the city of Norfolk. Beginning with the area of the original town, then the expansions of the borough, and finally the nine areas annexed into the city, each book separately details the history-geography of one or more of those sections. (Click here for a full description of these books.)
T he Encyclopedia of Norfolk Virginia History-Geography represents the most ambitious project of history and geography ever attempted for Norfolk — indeed, for any American city. More than 3,000 remarkable pages!
And whether you
purchase
just one of the books or many,
each stands alone as a unique resource.
T he first eight books of the Encyclopedia of Norfolk are each complete and fascinating journeys into the key topics pertaining to the history-geography of Norfolk's infrastructure and natural resources.
T he last eight Encyclopedia of Norfolk books separately cover specific regions of Norfolk, from the original town and borough to each area subsequently annexed. These books allow the reader to discover the history-geographies of the areas of almost every neighborhood in Norfolk, past and present.
Utilizing more than 3000 articles, maps, plats, photographs, and contemporary documents, these history-geographies allow the reader to explore every square inch of Norfolk as never before.