| Title Proper |
L'Amérique Dressée pour l'étude de la Géographie,
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| Subtitle |
revue et augmentée par Mr. Brion, Ingenieur Geographe du Roy à Paris, chez Desnos, Ingr. Géog. pour les Globes et Spheres, rue St. Jacques, au Globe. 1786
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| Description |
This is a map of the Americas with the northwestern part of North America left undefined. It shows more large lakes to the west of the Great Lakes and a river route to the Pacific, which was believed to exist. Elevation is shown with hachures. Stippling is used to show fishing banks off the east coast of Newfoundland. The map has 16 sailing ships placed throughout the oceans. The title appears within an illustrated cartouche in the lower left. The map is placed between panels of text on either side. James W. Macnutt Collection.
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| Access Condition |
This material is provided for research, education, and private use only. For all other uses, please contact the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. All responsibilities for copyright are the responsibility of the user.
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| Physical Location |
P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation
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| PEI Museum Number |
HF.96.1.18
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| Contributors |
Cartographer: Brion de la Tour, Louis
Contributor: Desnos, Louis Charles
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| Date Created |
1786
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| Extent |
1 map accompanied by 2 text panels: col.; 50.8 x 30.5 cm. [from measurements provided on the back of the frame]. The actual map, within its neat lines, is approximately 25 x 22 cm.
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| Physical Description |
Coloured engraving on paper, framed, under glass.
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