Lot #: 86582
L'Amerique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences |
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Description
"L'Amérique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Académie Royale des Sciences" is a map of North America created by French cartographer Guillaume de L'Isle in 1718. The map is considered to be one of the most accurate and detailed maps of North America from the early 18th century. It is made up of four sheets and it covers from present-day Alaska to Florida and from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. The map is known for its detailed depiction of the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico.
One of the most significant aspects of this map is that it was based on observations from members of the French Academy of Sciences, which helped to improve the accuracy of the geographical information depicted. The map also includes notes and observations about the geography, climate, and native inhabitants of the region. This information was valuable for European explorers and traders who were interested in the region. Additionally, the map was considered to be so accurate that it was used by the French government as the official map of North America.
The map was highly influential in shaping European understanding of North America in the 18th century. It was widely distributed and was used by many explorers and cartographers, including the famous French explorer Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. The map was also used by the French government in their negotiations with the British and Spanish over the colonization and control of North America.
De L'Isle's "L'Amérique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Académie Royale des Sciences" map is considered as a masterpiece in cartography and it was a significant achievement in the field of mapping North America. It's considered as one of the most important maps of the 18th century and it still holds a special place in the history of cartography. The map today is a valuable historical document and it's highly sought after by collectors and institutions.
Reference: Dora Beale Polk, The Island of California: The History of a Myth, Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1995; Ernest J. Burus, S. J., Kino and the Cartography of Northwestern New Spain, Tuscon: Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society, 1965; Guillaume De L’Isle, “Lettre de M. de Lisle touchant la California,” in Recueil de Voyages au Nord (Amsterdam, 1715); John Leighly, California as an Island: An Illustrated Essay (San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1972); Glen McLaughlin with Nancy H. Mayo, The Mapping of California as an Island: An Illustrated Checklist, Saratoga, CA: California Map Society, 1995; Burden, Mapping of North America II, map 761. KAP
One of the most significant aspects of this map is that it was based on observations from members of the French Academy of Sciences, which helped to improve the accuracy of the geographical information depicted. The map also includes notes and observations about the geography, climate, and native inhabitants of the region. This information was valuable for European explorers and traders who were interested in the region. Additionally, the map was considered to be so accurate that it was used by the French government as the official map of North America.
The map was highly influential in shaping European understanding of North America in the 18th century. It was widely distributed and was used by many explorers and cartographers, including the famous French explorer Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. The map was also used by the French government in their negotiations with the British and Spanish over the colonization and control of North America.
De L'Isle's "L'Amérique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Académie Royale des Sciences" map is considered as a masterpiece in cartography and it was a significant achievement in the field of mapping North America. It's considered as one of the most important maps of the 18th century and it still holds a special place in the history of cartography. The map today is a valuable historical document and it's highly sought after by collectors and institutions.
Reference: Dora Beale Polk, The Island of California: The History of a Myth, Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1995; Ernest J. Burus, S. J., Kino and the Cartography of Northwestern New Spain, Tuscon: Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society, 1965; Guillaume De L’Isle, “Lettre de M. de Lisle touchant la California,” in Recueil de Voyages au Nord (Amsterdam, 1715); John Leighly, California as an Island: An Illustrated Essay (San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1972); Glen McLaughlin with Nancy H. Mayo, The Mapping of California as an Island: An Illustrated Checklist, Saratoga, CA: California Map Society, 1995; Burden, Mapping of North America II, map 761. KAP
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