[Capt. Bartholomew Sharp's South Sea waggoner]
Ms. chart of South America, containing 135 large scale maps and drawings of the western coast from Acapulco to Cape Horn. Each drawing has a brief description with bearings and distances, and some include instructions for anchoring and the navigation of rivers. This volume appears to be the work of...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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[1684], 1684
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Collection: | Empire Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Ms. chart of South America, containing 135 large scale maps and drawings of the western coast from Acapulco to Cape Horn. Each drawing has a brief description with bearings and distances, and some include instructions for anchoring and the navigation of rivers. This volume appears to be the work of celebrated 17th century map-maker, William Hack. Originally presented to Charles II, 1684 |
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Item Description: | "Made by William Hack ..."--Dedication page. - British Library. - Dedication to Charles II is signed: B.S |
Physical Description: | 134 fol ill., maps |