1719 L'Empire du Japon, tire des cartes des JaponnoisBy: Henri Abraham Chatelain Date of Original: 1719 (Published) Amsterdam Original Size: 15. 5 x 18 inches (35. 5 x 43. 2 cm) This is a fine print reproduction of an original antique map that was published by Henri Chatelain in 1719 for his "Atlas Historique," which was intended for the general public and was one of the most widely distributed atlases of the early 18th century. In order to produce his atlas, Chatelain was compelled to draw upon the

The map is remarkable both as a visual piece and a source of information

the Pony Express is one of the most celebrated and enduring chapters in the history of the United States

learning their language

just two years after the publication of this map

or parlor maps that enjoyed an iconic place in seventeenth and eighteenth-century Europe

It is graphically rich with iconic imagery including cities

It is also one of the most influential and detailed early 18th century maps of the North America

000 of them taken from the air

The map covers the region from Klipping Island and St

this map bears a southern projection with North pointing towards the bottom of the map

The mountainous topography of the land dominates the map with several cities

those near Lake Huron