A chart of North and South America, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with the nearest coasts of Europe, Africa and Asia, approximately 1753
Description
Shows nautical exploration routes. Includes text, historical and geographical notes, and tables of comparative astronomical observations.
Dates
- approximately 1753
Creator
- Green, John, -1757 (Author, Person)
- Jefferys, Thomas, -1771 (Contributor, Person)
- Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 1 map ; 43 x 52 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #303
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:20,000,000]. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridians: London and Ferro.
Created/Published
[London] : printed for Robert Sayer in Fleet Street and Thomas Jefferys in the Strand, 1753
- America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
