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Above we show an important image of A new map of the world : with all the new discoveries by Capt. Cook and other navigators : ornamented with the Solar System, the eclipses of the sun, moon & planets &c. / by T. Kitchen, geographer. It was taken in 1799.
World maps.
Relief shown pictorially. Also shows lines of magnetic variation and marine wind-direction arrows. "Published as the Act directs, Aug't 1st 1799, by I. Evans, No. 41 Long Lane, West Smithfield." Includes 12 circular diagrams of sun, moon, planets, and Solar System. Scale ca. 1:50,000,000 at the equator (W 1800--E 1800/ N 900--S 900).
We have created this collection of illustrations primarily to serve as a vital educational tool. Contact curator@history-map.com for information or questions on this map.
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