COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Arrowsmith, John
Date:
1832
Short Title:
Asiatic Archipelago.
Publisher:
John Arrowsmith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
51
Obj Width cm:
62
Scale 1:
9,500,000
Note:
Engraved map. Hand colored boundaries. Relief shown by hachures. Note discusses the possession of the Island of Singapore by the British. Second note below the island of Lombock states, "Volcano of Tumbora in Sumbawa Island. A tremendous eruption of this Vol. exceeding any thing (sic) on record of the same nature, took place, April 1815...(240 miles West of the Vol.) ashes fell to the depth of 8 inches."
World Area:
Asia
Country:
Indonesia
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Southeast Asia
Full Title:
Asiatic Archipelago, by J. Arrowsmith. London, pubd. 15 Feby. 1832 by J. Arrowsmith, 35 Essex Street, Strand.
List No:
0036.034
Page No:
34
Series No:
37
Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, John
Pub Date:
1838
Pub Title:
The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the World, constructed from original materials. Is most respectfully dedicated to his venerable friend John Middleton Esqr. As a testimony of gratitude and esteem, by his much obliged & humble servant, John Arrowsmith, F.R.G.S. & R.A.S. 35, Essex Street, Strand, London. London, pubd. by J. Arrowsmith ... 1838.
Pub Reference:
cfNMM296; not on Verner Atlas list.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0036.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
50
Pub Height cm:
56
Pub Width cm:
38
Image No:
0036034
Authors:
Arrowsmith, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
