COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Physical map of the British Isles and the surrounding seas
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Hand colored engraved map. The map depicts the physical geomorphology of Great Britain and Ireland, including the main upland regions, as well as the depths of the sea surrounding the British Isles, and tidal action. Relief shown by isolines. The small inset map at the bottom right shows the distribution of rainfall acros the British Isles, and beneath the main map there are two sections, taken south to north from Beach Head to Cape Wrath, and west to east from Dingle Bay (on the west coast of Ireland) to Yarmouth.
Region:
British Isles
Subject:
Physical geography
Subject:
Climate
Full Title:
Physical map of the British Isles and the surrounding seas. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. Decr. 13th., 1851. (insets) Meteorology of the British Isles. (with) Section from Beach Head to Cape Wrath. (with) Section from Dingle Bay to Yarmouth. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
3431.014
Page No:
(11)
Series No:
14
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Physical geography. ( Cover title) Geological Diagrams. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand.
Pub Note:
Hand colored engraved 12 plates of general world geographical phenomena, 28.5x23, Dated 1846-1851. Engraved by Jon Emslie, published by James Reynolds, loose in blue embossed portfolio titled "Geological diagrams" in gilt. Contents includes plate numbers 13-24 or (1-12). Maps provide geographical, geological, ethnological, zoological and climatological information. 1. Geographical Diagram of the Earth. 2. Physical Map of the world. 3. Mountains. 4. Panoramic Plan of the Principal Rivers and Lakes. 5. Waterfalls., with text on verso. 6. Distribution of The Currents of Air...Meteorological Map Showing The distribution of the Rain. 7. Tidal Chart of the World..Botanical Map Showing The Distribution of Plants. 8. Zoological Map Showing The distribution of Animals...The Distribution of Birds and Reptiles. 9. Ethnographical Map Showing the Distribution of the Human Race. 10. The Principal Varieties of Mankind. 11. Physical Map of The British Isles and the Surrounding Seas. 12. Comparative View of The Principal Buildings in the World.
Pub List No:
3431.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Image No:
3431014.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
