COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Hutchins, Thomas
Date:
1778
Short Title:
Rapids, in the River Ohio.
Publisher:
J. Almon
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
15
Obj Width cm:
19
Scale 1:
29,520
Note:
Uncolored map showing the rapids with a note explaining the lettered areas of the map.
Reference:
Streeter 1299; Howes H846.
State/Province:
Kentucky
City:
Louisville (Ky.)
Region:
Ohio River
Full Title:
A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio, by Thos. Hutchins. J. Cheevers Sculpt.
List No:
5045.001
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Cheevers, J.
Publication Author:
Hutchins, Thomas
Pub Date:
1778
Pub Title:
A Topographical Description Of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, And North Carolina, Comprehending The Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c ... Published by Thomas Hutchins ... With A Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, A Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, A table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, all Engraved upon Copper ... London: Printed for the Author, and Sold by J. Almon, opposite Burlington House, in Piccadilly. MDCCLXXVIII.
Pub Reference:
Streeter 1299; Howes H846.
Pub Note:
First edition, second issue. Streeter: "Hutchins' work is one of the most valuable sources on the West during the British period." The book describes the country portrayed on Hutchins' "New Map of the Western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina..." which was issued separately but at the same time as the book. With two folding maps, "A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio" and "A Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country..."
Pub List No:
5045.000
Pub Type:
Geography Book
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
21
Pub Width cm:
14
Image No:
5045001
Authors:
Hutchins, Thomas
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Rapids, in the River Ohio.
