COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1850
Short Title:
The principal varieties of mankind
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Note:
Hand colored engraved view. Showing facial portraits from different parts of the world, and demonstrating racial and regional differences. The portraits are grouped under the headings: Asiatics, Australians, Europeans, Polynesians, Africans and Americans, and illustrate European perceptions of people indigenous to each area.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Ethnography; Nationality; Race
Full Title:
The principal varieties of mankind. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. May 3, 1850. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
3431.013
Page No:
(10)
Series No:
13
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Physical geography. ( Cover title) Geological Diagrams. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand.
Pub Note:
Hand colored engraved 12 plates of general world geographical phenomena, 28.5x23, Dated 1846-1851. Engraved by Jon Emslie, published by James Reynolds, loose in blue embossed portfolio titled "Geological diagrams" in gilt. Contents includes plate numbers 13-24 or (1-12). Maps provide geographical, geological, ethnological, zoological and climatological information. 1. Geographical Diagram of the Earth. 2. Physical Map of the world. 3. Mountains. 4. Panoramic Plan of the Principal Rivers and Lakes. 5. Waterfalls., with text on verso. 6. Distribution of The Currents of Air...Meteorological Map Showing The distribution of the Rain. 7. Tidal Chart of the World..Botanical Map Showing The Distribution of Plants. 8. Zoological Map Showing The distribution of Animals...The Distribution of Birds and Reptiles. 9. Ethnographical Map Showing the Distribution of the Human Race. 10. The Principal Varieties of Mankind. 11. Physical Map of The British Isles and the Surrounding Seas. 12. Comparative View of The Principal Buildings in the World.
Pub List No:
3431.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Image No:
3431013.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
