Eagle Map of the United States. / Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W. / 1833

Eagle Map of the United States. Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W. 1833

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Full Title: The Eagle Map of the United States Engraved for Rudiments of National Knowledge. 1833.

Author: Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.

Date: 1833

The "eagle" map is most extraordinary and rare: it shows an eagle superimposed in engraving and color on a map of the United States, with the talons in Florida, the eye in Vermont, and the wings spreading west to the Missouri Territory. It is beautifully done. The map accompanies a book intended as a geography for students and we assume that the map drawing was intended to capture the imagination of young people perhaps not inclined to be interested in geography.

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Note: The states shown in outline color with the eagle transparently sitting atop the nation.

Full Title: The Eagle Map of the United States Engraved for Rudiments of National Knowledge. 1833.

Published In: Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented To The Youth Of The United States, And To Enquiring Foreigners. By A Citizen Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. ... 1833.

Publication Note: According to Phillips, Joseph Churchman authored the text and James Churchman (brother?) authored the map. The map, 42x53, is most extraordinary and rare: it shows an eagle superimposed in engraving and color on a map of the United States, with the talons in Florida, the eye in Vermont, and the wings spreading west to the Missouri Territory. It is beautifully done. Pages 244-48 of the text explain the construction of the Eagle map; it is also stated here that the author intended to publish a larger version of the map by subscription. I have found no record of such a map being published. Book covered with blue cloth with "Rudiments of National Knowledge" on spine.

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