Bowen, Eman: A new and accurate map of America drawn from the most approved modern Maps and Charts and adjusted by Astronomical Observations

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Bowen, Eman : A new and accurate map of America drawn from the most approved modern Maps and Charts and adjusted by Astronomical Observations

Hand Colored, Good, Size : 375x450 (mm), 14.75x17.75 (Inches)

From John Harris’ Navigatium . . . Voyages and Travels
The map is a detailed copper engraving. The river systems of both continents are well depicted. California is correctly shown as a peninsula and North-Western Canada (American North West) is devoid of detail with the notations "Parts Undiscovered" and "the supposed Straits of Annian". Parts of Africa and Spain shown to the far East Directions of tradewinds are shown in the oceans and newly discovered islands are noted across the Pacific. Title cartouche depicts natives and a European landing party, and two compass roses decorate the map.

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