For even older data visualization, I recommend Willard C. Brinton, "Graphic presentation" (1939) a book freely accessible on https://archive.org/stream/graphicp

For even older data visualization, I recommend Willard C. Brinton, "Graphic presentation" (1939) a book freely accessible on https://archive.org/stream/graphicpresentat00brinrich#page/n0/mode/thumb https://archive.org/stream/graphicpresentat00brinrich#page/n.... It is fascinating to see that people repeat the same simple errors that were considered errors almost 80 years ago.