Plan du fort et ville de Louisbourg dans l'Isle Roale, 1760?
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- 1760?
Creator
- Heiden, Christian Friedrich von der (Creator, 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 : hand colored ; 16 x 26 cm
Language of Materials
German
French
Reference numbers
Client reference #5; WAG #289354
Provenance
Four of the seven maps - Boston Rare Maps, 28 November 2011. Three of the set of seven, Boston Rare Maps 5 Jul 2011.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:18,000]. Oriented with north to the upper right. Relief shown by hachures. Includes references and text. From von der Heiden's Americanische urquelle. In upper left: 28. In German and French.
Created/Published
Augsburg : Christian Friedrich von der Heiden, 1760?
- Louisbourg (N.S.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
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Mount Vernon VA 22121
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