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Number: | 3843 |
Continent: | Africa |
Region: | Continent |
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Year of Origin: | 1788 (estimated) |
Title: | Africa from the latest Discoveries |
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Language: | English |
Publish Origin: | Edinburgh |
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James Tytler |
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Notes: | [Ruderman source] Rare Edinburgh-published engraved map of Africa, produced by James Tytler in 1788. Interestingly, the map includes an early accounting of time zones; at the bottom edge in the graticulated border it shows "Hours East from London". The map evidently comes from James Tytler's A new and concise system of geography; containing a particular account of the empires, kingdoms... Edinburgh, 1788. |
Last updated: Apr 19, 2021 |