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A Map of New England, and Nova Scotia: with Part of New York, Canada, and New Britain & the Adjacent islands of New Found Land, Cape Breton &c.

Map

Map showing lakes, rivers, mountains, cities, Native American land, ocean banks, settlements, and the boundaries of French and English claims in America and Canada north of New York. An illustrated title cartouche in the lower right corner features a landscape scene with migrating birds and a small ship on a river. This map was printed in the London Magazine and accompanied by several pages of text discussing various topics such as the war, government, the St. Lawrence River, rights and duties of militia men, and relations with France.

Date Created:
1758
Creator:
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784 (cartographer)
Publisher
London, London Magazine
Date Created
1758
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
27 x 33 cm
Scale
circa 1:4,800,000

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX81 1758 K
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142W2
Legacy ID
WHi 123903

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