British possessions in America. / Arrowsmith, Aaron; (Lewis, Samuel) / 1812

British possessions in America. Arrowsmith, Aaron; (Lewis, Samuel), 1812

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Full Title: British Possessions in America. Jones sc. From Arrowsmiths map of America. Ruld. by Hooker. (Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews. 1812)

Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron; (Lewis, Samuel)

Date: 1812

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Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron; (Lewis, Samuel)

Date: 1812

Short Title: British possessions in America.

Publisher: Boston: Thomas & Andrews

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 20

Object Width cm: 25

Scale 1: 29,000,000

Note: Engraved map, uncolored. Relief shown by hachures. Shows settlements, Indian tribes, rivers, etc.

Reference: Cf Wheat 260 (1804 ed.)

World Area: North America

Country: Canada

State / Province: Alaska

Full Title: British Possessions in America. Jones sc. From Arrowsmiths map of America. Ruld. by Hooker. (Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews. 1812)

List No: 0028.051

Page No: (51)

Series No: 54

Engraver or Printer: Jones, Benjamin ; Hooker, William

Published In: A new and elegant general atlas, comprising all the new discoveries, to the present time. Containing sixty-three maps, drawn by Arrowsmith and Lewis. Intended to accompany the new improved edition of Morse's Geography, but equally well calculated to be used with his Gazetteer, or any other geographical work. Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews. Sold at their bookstore, no. 45, Newbury-Street, and by the principal booksellers in the United States. May, 1812.

Publication Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron; Lewis, Samuel

Publication Date: 1812

Publication Reference: P718; Ristow p. 265-266; Newberry Library.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 0028.000

Publication Type: World Atlas

Publication Maps: 63

Publication Height cm: 28

Publication Width cm: 23

Image No: 0028051

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