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| Keywords: 1814 Thomson Map of Martinique and Dominica ( West Indies ) - Geographicus - MartiniqueDominica-thomson-1814.jpg A fine example of John Thomson's stunning c 1814 map of the West India islands of Dominica and Martinique Divided into two sections this map offers spectacular detail of these two picturesque islands Both sections offer detail t the level of individual buildings noting churches convents villages hospitals and forts Also notes some sailing hazards and portages Both also show mountains rivers caves forests and river systems In the lower left hand quadrant there is an inset of the Cul de Sac Royal modern day Fort-de-France Engraved by Kirkwood and Son of Edinburgh for the 1817 edition of John Thomson's General Atlas 1814 undated Size in 23 5 20 5 object history credit line accession number MartiniqueDominica-thomson-1814 Thomson John <i>A new general atlas consisting of a series of geographical designs on various projections exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires kingdoms and states in the World Constructed from the best systematic works and the most authentic voyages and travels With a memoir of the progress of geography a summary of physical geography and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places </i> 1817 edition Geographicus-source PD-Art-100 Old maps of Martinique Old maps of Dominica 1814 maps Maps by John Thomson Maps in English | ||||
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