Asia / published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

infoWalker, John; Walker, Alexander; Walker, Charles; 1840

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This map of Asia was published by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge in the mid-19th century. It includes a list of the number of people living in each Asian region, with the total population of Asia listed as 630 million.

Details
Date
1840
Map Maker
Walker, John; Walker, Alexander; Walker, Charles
Printer/Publisher
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Publication Location
London
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Library Catalogue

Main Title
Asia / published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge ; engraved by J. & C. Walker.
Barcode
B18149030D
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This is a 19th century map of Asia, spanning from Europe and Africa in the west to Japan in the east, from Arctic Ocean in the north to Indonesia in the south. The populations of various countries in Asia are also indicated.
Imprint
[London] : The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1840.
Date Published
1840
BRN
12496991

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