Ancient Asia according to its general divisions and names of its countries together with their chief cities, rivers, mountains &c.

infoWells, Edward; Burghers, Michael; 1700

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Interestingly, this map from the year 1700 shows the world as the Greeks and Romans knew it. Therefore, Southeast Asia is labelled as 'PARTS UNKNOWN TO THE ANCIENTS' and lacks place names e.g. Sumatra is named ‘Taprobana I. according to some’.

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Date
1700
Map Maker
Wells, Edward; Burghers, Michael
Publication Location
Oxford
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Library Catalogue

Main Title
Ancient Asia according to its general divisions and names of its countries together with their chief cities, rivers, mountains &c / delin. M Burg. sculp. Univ. Oxon.
Barcode
B26056031A
Personal Author
Wells, Edward, 1667-1727; Wells, Edward, 1667-1727; Burghers, Michael, 1647 or 1648-1727, engraver
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Map from: A new sett of maps both of antient and present geography by Edward Wells. Shows "Parts unknown to the ancients either Greeks or Romans." Dedication cartourche: "New map of ancient Asia dedicated to His Highness, William, Duke of Gloucester". Engraved by M. Burghers. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Oxford] : [Publisher not identified], [1700?]
Date Published
1700
BRN
200161700
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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