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West Indies.

Map shows west and east Florida, coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, "Mexico or New Spain," Sea of Honduras, Caribbean Sea, Central America, northern coast of South America, "Bahama or Lucayos Islands," and the West Indies; mountains in north-central Florida; presumably, "+" marks used to indicate atolls; letter "S" or "E" appear after some labels indicating Spanish or English possession. Includes "explanation" of outline colors denoting English, Spanish, French, Danish, and Dutch possession. Reli… more

Date: [1785..1805]

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A map of the world from the best authorities.

Map shows the exploration routes of Captain James Cook through 1780; six continents [Australia as New Holland], political boundaries, and major cities; Arctic portion of North America and some South Pacific coastlines as vague or incomplete; notes in Antarctic vicinity. Includes explanation of Captain Cook's routes and notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not indicated.

Date: 1785

Creator: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770