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  4. A new and correct map of Africa. Drawn from the most approved modern maps and charts, and adjusted by astronomical observations representing also the course of the Trade Winds, Monsoons & c

A new and correct map of Africa. Drawn from the most approved modern maps and charts, and adjusted by astronomical observations representing also the course of the Trade Winds, Monsoons & c

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Illustrates the various winds, and is almost free of decoration except for the cartouche. Gold and silver mines appear in Zimbabwe. Top right: Vol. 1. Page 717; Prime meridian through London., London. Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767

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Title
A new and correct map of Africa. Drawn from the most approved modern maps and charts, and adjusted by astronomical observations representing also the course of the Trade Winds, Monsoons & c
Creator
Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Subject
Africa
Description
Illustrates the various winds, and is almost free of decoration except for the cartouche. Gold and silver mines appear in Zimbabwe. Top right: Vol. 1. Page 717; Prime meridian through London., London. Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Publisher
Stanford University Libraries / University of Cape Town Libraries
Contributor
Date
1748
Type
map
Format
image/jpeg
Identifier
islandora:25246
Source
AM_0030.jpg
Language
Relation
http://collections.stanford.edu/images/bin/detail?cid=MOA0106&fn=1
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