COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Churchman, Joseph and James
Author:
Moore, I.W.
Date:
1833
Short Title:
Eagle Map of the United States.
Publisher:
E.L. Carey & A. Hart
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
42
Obj Width cm:
53
Scale 1:
7,603,200
Note:
The states shown in outline color with the eagle transparently sitting atop the nation.
Reference:
P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.
Country:
United States
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
The Eagle Map of the United States Engraved for Rudiments of National Knowledge. 1833.
List No:
4609.001
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Churchman, Joseph and James
Publication Author:
Moore, I.W.
Pub Date:
1833
Pub Title:
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.
Pub Reference:
P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.
Pub 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.
Pub List No:
4609.000
Pub Type:
Geography Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
19
Pub Width cm:
12
Image No:
4609001
Authors:
Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
