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An exact chart of the river St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosti shewing the soundings, rocks, shoals &c with views of the lands and all necessary instructions for navigating that river to Quebec Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
Description
Highly detailed engraved print depicting the eastern regions of Canada and the River St. Laurence. Includes many detailed annotations of landmarks and geographical features, as well as symbols explaining depth, the presence of rocks and safe anchorages along the riverbanks. Hand-coloured along the coastline and river.
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An exact chart of the river St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosti shewing the soundings, rocks, shoals &c with views of the lands and all necessary instructions for navigating that river to Quebec
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London : Printed for Rob Sayer
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| DateIssued |
1776
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| Description |
Highly detailed engraved print depicting the eastern regions of Canada and the River St. Laurence. Includes many detailed annotations of landmarks and geographical features, as well as symbols explaining depth, the presence of rocks and safe anchorages along the riverbanks. Hand-coloured along the coastline and river.
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| Extent |
1 map ; 63 x 97 cm
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image/jpeg
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| Language |
English
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| Notes |
Jefferys, Thomas. The American Atlas: Or, A Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America ; Wherein Are Delineated at Large, Its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands ; and Chiefly the British Colonies, Composed from Numerous Surveys, Several of Which Were Made by Order of Government Surveys ; by Major Holland ... [and 9 Others], &C. &C. London: Printed and sold by R. Sayer and J. Bennett, map, chart, and print sellers, No. 53, Fleet-Street, 1776.
Information found in Library of Congress. A List of Geographical Atlases, entry no. 1165. |
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mccormick_106
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Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
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| DateAvailable |
2013-04-01
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
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1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
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10.14288/1.0023423
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/