Historic Maps » Rapids, in the River Ohio. by Hutchins, Thomas from 1778

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Author: Hutchins, Thomas

Date: 1778

Short Title: Rapids, in the River Ohio.

Publisher: London: J. Almon

Type: Book Map

Obj Height cm: 15

Obj Width cm: 19

Scale 1: 29,520

Note: Uncolored map showing the rapids with a note explaining the lettered areas of the map.

Reference: Streeter 1299; Howes H846.

State/Province: Kentucky

City: Louisville (Ky.)

Region: Ohio River

Full Title: A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio, by Thos. Hutchins. J. Cheevers Sculpt.

List No: 5045.001

Series No: 2

Engraver or Printer: Cheevers, J.

Publication Author: Hutchins, Thomas

Pub Date: 1778

Pub Title: A Topographical Description Of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, And North Carolina, Comprehending The Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c ... Published by Thomas Hutchins ... With A Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, A Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, A table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, all Engraved upon Copper ... London: Printed for the Author, and Sold by J. Almon, opposite Burlington House, in Piccadilly. MDCCLXXVIII.

Pub Reference: Streeter 1299; Howes H846.

Pub Note: "First edition, second issue. Streeter: ""Hutchins' work is one of the most valuable sources on the West during the British period."" The book describes the country portrayed on Hutchins' ""New Map of the Western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina..."" which was issued separately but at the same time as the book. With two folding maps, ""A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio"" and ""A Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country..."""

Pub List No: 5045.000

Pub Type: Geography Book

Pub Maps: 2

Pub Height cm: 21

Pub Width cm: 14

Image No: 5045001

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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