COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Date:
1814
Short Title:
Composite Map: Sheets 4 and 7: Chart of the Pacific Ocean ... (Australia, Philippines, China, etc.)
Publisher:
A. Arrowsmith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Composite Map
Obj Height cm:
128
Obj Width cm:
80
Scale 1:
9,000,000
Note:
Sheets 4 and 7 from the 9 sheet chart of the Pacific, published in 1814, by Aaron Arrowsmith. The 9 sheet chart first published in 1798 and reissued over many years. These 2 sheets cover north to south from the coast of China to the Philippines, the East Indies, Australia and a portion of New Zealand. Showing coastal outlines, the important recent discoveries around Philippines and Australia, with detailed notes on history of exploration and European colonization in the area. Includes compass roses. Depth shown by soundings. The 1814 maps of the coastal explorations by Matthew Flinders were made by Arrowsmith's nephew, John Arrowsmith, and provided the new coastal features that Arrowmith incorporated into these maps.
Country:
China
Country:
Philippines
Country:
Australia
Region:
Pacific Ocean
Subject:
Nautical charts
Full Title:
(Composite Map) Chart of the Pacific Ocean ... (Australia, Philippines, China, etc.) London: Published October 1st. 1798, by A. Arrowsmith.
List No:
13258.003
Page No:
4,7
Series No:
3
Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Pub Date:
1814
Pub Title:
Chart of the Pacific Ocean ... (Australia, Philippines, China, etc.) London: Published October 1st. 1798, by A. Arrowsmith.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
13258.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
64
Pub Width cm:
80
Image No:
13258003.jp2
Authors:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
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Composite Map: Sheets 4 and 7: Chart of the Pacific Ocean ... (Australia, Philippines, Chi...
