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Asia corrected from the observation communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris
Senex, John; Hulsbergh, H.; c.1714
About This Map
This early 18th century map of Asia features a drawing of a woman burning offerings on an altar, while two children carry cornucopias, and a camel looks on. The Roman god Mercury descends from the sky in the background wearing his winged helmet.
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