Asia: corrected from the observations communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris

infoSenex, John; 1708

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An early 18th century map of Asia by the English cartographer John Senex, featuring labels noting details of the inhabitants of some areas e.g. on Borneo: ‘The Middle of this Isle is Inhabited by a People call’d Beaujous Idolaters’.

Details
Date
1708
Map Maker
Senex, John
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Race/Ethnicity

Mountain/Volcano

Shoal

Reef

Library Catalogue

Creator
Senex, John, d. 1740
Published/Created Date
[1708-1725]
Publication Place
[London]
Publisher
T. Bowles & T. Bowles & Son
Extent
1 map
67 x 96 cm.
col.
Call Number
1983 Folio 51
Collection Title
Modern geography, or, All the known countries in the world : laid down from the latest observations and discoveries, communicated to the Royal Society of London and Academy of Sciences at Paris
Collection Created
[London] : For T. Bowles & T. Bowles & Son, [1708-1725]
Format
cartographic
Genre
Maps
Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Orbis ID
589675
Object ID (OID)
2004933

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