A chart of the eastermost part of the East Indies and China, from Cape Comarine to Iapan, with all the adjacent islands

infoThornton, Samuel; Thornton, John; 1711

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An early 18th century navigation map, with a rhumbline network and a scale in English, French, Spanish and Dutch measurements. The cartouche includes a drawing of Asian people as primitive natives, as they were often seen in the West at the time.

Details
Date
1711
Map Maker
Thornton, Samuel; Thornton, John
Printer/Publisher
Samuel Thornton
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Coat of Arms

Features

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A chart of the eastermost part of the East Indies and China, from Cape Comarine to Iapan, with all the adjacent islands / by Saml Thornton Hydrographer at the England, Scotland, and Ireland, in the Minories London.
Barcode
B26055988J
Personal Author
Thornton, S. (Samuel), -1715; Thornton, John, 1641-1708
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Map from: The English pilot, third book, 1711. Inset chart of Japan. Scale not determined
Imprint
[London] : [Samuel Thornton], [1711]
Date Published
1711
BRN
200152757
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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