COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Rowland, David J.
Date:
1806
Short Title:
Epitome of Ecclesiastical History. By David J. Rowland, Late Minister of the First Church in Windsor, Connecticut.
Publisher:
William E. Rowland
Publisher:
Henry A. Rowland
Type:
Timeline
Obj Height cm:
100
Obj Width cm:
68
Note:
Perhaps the earliest American timeline. Uses a stream metaphor, time and events flowing toward the bottom. Middle Ages shows the "dark shades of error" as the truths of Christianity became obscured. Lots of historical text including key events and descriptions of various Christian sects.
Reference:
Cartographies of Time, p.148.
World Area:
Europe
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
Pictorial map
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
Epitome of Ecclesiastical History. By David J. Rowland, Late Minister of the First Church in Windsor, Connecticut.
List No:
9392.000
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Amos Doolittle
Publication Author:
Rowland, David J.
Pub Date:
1806
Pub Title:
Epitome of Ecclesiastical History. By David J. Rowland, Late Minister of the First Church in Windsor, Connecticut.
Pub Note:
Black and white. Two unmounted sheets spliced together.
Pub List No:
9392.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
100
Pub Width cm:
68
Image No:
9392000.jp2
Authors:
Rowland, David J.
Link To Source
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