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Author
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
A New Map of the Western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina; Comprehending the River Ohio, and all the Rivers, which fall into it; Part of the River Mississippi, the Whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie; Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan &c. And all the Country bordering on these Lakes and Rivers. By Thos. Hutchins, Captain in the 60 Regiment of Foot. London, Published according to Act of Parliament Novembr. ye 1st, 1778 by T. Hutchins ... Engrav'd by T. Cheevers.
List No
5044.000
Note
This map was published separately and at the same time as Hutchins' "Topographical Description..." and should accompany the book. Streeter calls it "by far the best map of the west printed to that time." It was the first large scale map of the area west of the Allegheny Mountains based on personal observations, although Hutchins gives credit to Lewis Evans' "Map of the Middle Colonies" as the best prior source of information about the area. The map contains extensive printed notes which describe important aspects of the country depicted. This map ranks with the most important American maps issued in the 18th century and is now rare. Hutchins later became the first Geographer of the United States. With outline color. Map is dissected into 32 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into new green cloth folding boards and quarter leather green cloth slip case 24x16 with "Hutchin's New Map Of Western Parts Of Virginia, Etc. 1778" on the spine in gold.
Author
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
(Title Page to) 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.
List No
5045A
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..."
Author
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio, by Thos. Hutchins. J. Cheevers Sculpt.
List No
5045.001
Note
Uncolored map showing the rapids with a note explaining the lettered areas of the map.
Author
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
A Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, with Part of the River Mississippi &c. by Thos. Hutchins.
List No
5045.002
Note
An uncolored map showing the local roads, sprints, and topography of the land.
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