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.