A new and correct map of ye World, laid down according to ye latest and best observations, to which is added several curious discourses on the tides, trade winds & monsoons, also an explanation of the astronomical and geographical terms, with the appearancces of the plannets and other usefull figures - UC Berkeley GeoData
A new and correct map of ye World, laid down according to ye latest and best observations, to which is added several curious discourses on the tides, trade winds & monsoons, also an explanation of the astronomical and geographical terms, with the appearancces of the plannets and other usefull figures
World map surrounded by maps and diagrams of the sun, moon and planets, and geographical and astronomical texts. California shown as a labeled island with an indented northern coast and many place names, including New Albion. Australia shown as incomplete with "New Guinea" attached to the mainland. Includes bibliographical references (p. xv-xvi) and indexes. being selected out of the work of Sir Isaac Newton, Dr Halley & Mr Whiston at the expence of Hen[ry] Overton. Glen McLaughlin with Nancy H. Mayo.
Creator:
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751
Publisher:
Printed and sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse without Newgate
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