De L’Isle is important as the first “scientific” cartographer who incorporated the most current information on exploration and topography into his maps. His maps of America contain many innovations: discarding the fallacy of California as an island, first naming of Texas, first correct delineation of the Mississippi Valley, and first correct longitudes of America. Lloyd Brown states that De L’Isle “undertook a complete reform of a system ofgeography that had been in force since the second century, and by the time he was twenty five he had very nearly accomplished his purpose.”
This interesting map in French in the north extends from the northern portion of Indian to Sri Lanka and the Maldives includes in the west. It details coastal towns, internal settlements, hills, and roads. The title cartridge includes decorative architecture and vegetation with the French royal coat of arms. Two compass roses flank the subcontinent.
Size: 45 x 56Â cm. This Map is mounted for added protection and is ready to be framed/stored. This service is complimentary with all our engravings & maps.
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