L' Amerique Dressee pour l'etude de la Geographie,: revue et augmentee par Mr. Brion, Ingenieur Geographe du Roy a Paris, chez D

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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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Title: L' Amerique Dressee pour l'etude de la Geographie,: revue et augmentee par Mr. Brion, Ingenieur Geographe du Roy a Paris, chez Desnos, Ingr. Geog. pour les Globes et Spheres, rue St. Jacques, au Globe. 1786
PEI Museum Number: HF.96.1.18
Type of Map: chorographic maps
Creator(s)/Contributor(s): Brion de la Tour, Louis Desnos, Louis Charles
Date: 1786
Publisher
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.
Physical Description: Coloured engraving on paper, framed, under glass.
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Subject(s): North America South America Oceans
Use and Reproduction: 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.
Physical Location: Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation
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L' Amerique Dressee pour l'etude de la Geographie,: revue et augmentee par Mr. Brion, Ingenieur Geographe du Roy a Paris, chez D

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