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Here we present a highly creative image of A new and accurate map of the English empire in North America; Representing their rightful claim as confirmed by charters and the formal surrender of their Indian friends; likewise the encroachments of the French, with the several forts they have unjustly erected therein. It was made in 1755.
North America.
Includes notes around the edge of the map, and inset notes. Notes on edge of map reads: A plan of the harbor and town of Louisbourg on the isle of Cape Briton. A plan of Chebucto Harbor. The Atlantic Ocean. Fort Frederick built by the French at Crown or Scalp Point in the year 1731. A plan of Port Dauphin on the isle of Cape Briton. A plan of the harbour of Annopolis Royal. A plan of the town of Quebeck.
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