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Archive for the 17th century cartography Category (18 Posts)

The Elusive Isle of Demons

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 16th century cartography, 17th century cartography

large poster page with title "Washington City Postal Guide" with small map in top center, surrounded by text

Tracking Packages Across Space and Time

Posted by: Meagan Snow

Posted in: 17th century cartography, 19th century cartography

Image 2 of from the map of the road to Kyoto.

The Road to Kyoto

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 17th century cartography, Asian History, Biography, City Histories, Manuscripts

A landsat image of part of Iceland.

Mapping the Land of Fire and Ice

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 16th century cartography, 17th century cartography, 19th century cartography, European History, Exploration

Illustrated and illuminated map of the northern Indian Ocean showing ships, islands, wildlife, cities, and people

Winds of (Ex)Change in the Indian Ocean

Posted by: Amelia Raines

Posted in: 16th century cartography, 17th century cartography, 19th century cartography, African History, Asian History, Exploration

An image of the title page.

The Fascinating Town Atlas of the Netherlands

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 17th century cartography, Biography, European History

Circular world map with cherubs blowing wind towards it illuminated in gold.

Magnificent Maps From the World Digital Library

Posted by: Julie Stoner

Posted in: 16th century cartography, 17th century cartography, 18th century cartography, 19th century cartography

A map showing California as an island.

Nicolas de Fer:The Royal Geographer

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 17th century cartography, 18th century cartography, Biography

A stained glass window showing an image of Saint Brendan.

Searching for Saint Brendan’s Island

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Posted in: 16th century cartography, 17th century cartography, 18th century cartography, Exploration