par A. H. Brué, Géographe du Roi ... First issued in 1834, the map was revised in 1837, 1839, 1840, 1845 and 1848, keeping abreast of the changing landscape of the region and the political intrigues of the United States, England, France, Russia and of course Mexico. Relief shown by hachures. Latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Coordinates approximate and based on Greenwich meridian. 6 bar scales on map, e.g. "Myriamètres." Includes legend indicating politcal boundaries. Shows topography, drainage, boundaries, cities and towns. Features Native American territories (e.g. Sioux). Descriptive text throughout. "Dédiée à l'Académie Royale des Sciences de l Institute de France." "Œuvre posthume." Decorative border and ornate font for title. Inset maps: Détails des environs de Mexico et de La Vera-Cruz. Scale [approximately 1:2,800,000] -- Complément de la carte donnant le Yucatan et une partie des provinces unies de l'Amérique Centrale. Scale [approximately 1:4,800,000].
Creator:
Brué, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Publisher:
Chez Ch. Picquet, Géographe du Roi et du Due d'Orléans, propriétaire des Cartes et Atlas de Bruél, quai conti No. 17, prés de l'Institut,
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