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Composite: A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Composite: A Sketch of ...
1815
6730.003
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
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(Composite map of) A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo. By A. Arrowsmith 1814. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square, 1815.
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6730.003
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"This exceptionally detailed map of the Holy Land not only gives information on the area's Biblical past - the naming of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the location of important sites – but also the contemporary make-up of the area with the demarcation of the Pashalics of Acre, Tripoli, Aleppo, and Damascus.The title of the map was probably taken from Maundrell's 'A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem…'. The work was first published in 1703 and would continue to be a hugely popular book well into the nineteenth century. In fact Arrowsmith quotes him: 'Jacob's Well. It is dug in a firm Rock about 3 yards in diameter and 35 in depth, 5 of which we found full of water'. Arrowsmith also draws upon the writings of M. Seetzen whose travels were published in 1809. The most famous passage tells of his journey around the 'Dead Sea', which he under-took alone and dressed as a beggar." (Lyon and Turnbull)
South Africa delineated from various documents.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
South Africa delineated...
1815
6911.001
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
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South Africa delineated from various documents By A. Arrowsmith. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. Prince of Wales 10 Soho Square, 10th March 1815.
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6911.001
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"Arrowsmith published the map at around the time that British sovereignty over the Cape Colony was recognized at the Congress of Vienna. The British had been in control of the colony since 1795, when they took over from the Dutch to prevent it from falling into the hands of Napoleonic France; it was briefly relinquished to the Dutch in 1803, before the British regained control in 1806 The map is based, not surprisingly, upon contemporary Dutch material. Although the British had been in control for the previous 20 years, there had been little interest taken in the colony, beyond its use as an important strategic port from which to base operations during the Napoleonic wars. Wholly British maps of the Cape and South Africa would not be published for another 19 years, most notably by Aaron's son Samuel, with his 'Map of the Cape of Good Hope' in 1834 and S.D.U.K.'s map of South Africa in the same year." (Lyon and Turnbull.
A New Map Of The Seat Of War.
Lewis, Samuel
A New Map Of The Seat O...
1815
5433.000
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Lewis, Samuel
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A New Map Of The Seat Of War. S. Lewis. del. J. Bower, Sct. (with inset map) Niagara River.
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5433.000
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Outlined hand colored map on linen. Date estimated.
Upper Sheet: A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheet: A Sketch o...
1815
6730.001
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Author
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
(Upper Sheet to) A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo. By A. Arrowsmith 1814. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square, 1815.
List No
6730.001
Note
"This exceptionally detailed map of the Holy Land not only gives information on the area's Biblical past - the naming of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the location of important sites – but also the contemporary make-up of the area with the demarcation of the Pashalics of Acre, Tripoli, Aleppo, and Damascus.The title of the map was probably taken from Maundrell's 'A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem…'. The work was first published in 1703 and would continue to be a hugely popular book well into the nineteenth century. In fact Arrowsmith quotes him: 'Jacob's Well. It is dug in a firm Rock about 3 yards in diameter and 35 in depth, 5 of which we found full of water'. Arrowsmith also draws upon the writings of M. Seetzen whose travels were published in 1809. The most famous passage tells of his journey around the 'Dead Sea', which he under-took alone and dressed as a beggar." (Lyon and Turnbull)
Lower Sheet: A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheet: A Sketch o...
1815
6730.002
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Author
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
(Lower Sheet to) A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo. By A. Arrowsmith 1814. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square, 1815.
List No
6730.002
Note
"This exceptionally detailed map of the Holy Land not only gives information on the area's Biblical past - the naming of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the location of important sites – but also the contemporary make-up of the area with the demarcation of the Pashalics of Acre, Tripoli, Aleppo, and Damascus.The title of the map was probably taken from Maundrell's 'A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem…'. The work was first published in 1703 and would continue to be a hugely popular book well into the nineteenth century. In fact Arrowsmith quotes him: 'Jacob's Well. It is dug in a firm Rock about 3 yards in diameter and 35 in depth, 5 of which we found full of water'. Arrowsmith also draws upon the writings of M. Seetzen whose travels were published in 1809. The most famous passage tells of his journey around the 'Dead Sea', which he under-took alone and dressed as a beggar." (Lyon and Turnbull)
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