Historic Map - Africa - Thomson 1817 - 23 x 25.76

Description: Sites/facts specific to this historical international map are: this hand colored map is a steel plate engraving, dating to 1813 and printed in 1817, by the important English mapmaker John Thomson. It is an early and historically important representation of the continent of Africa. Much of the continent is simply labeled unknown parts. Those sections that are known are surprisingly detailed. Caravan routes, temples, and even the distances between Oases are generally noted. Across the center of the continent Thomson details the mythical mountain range known as the Mountains of the Moon. The mountains of the moon were first postulated by Ptolemy to be the source of the Nile. This mysterious range remained on maps until the mid 19th century explorations of Burton, Speke, and Livingstone. Today it is generally agreed that references to the Mountains of the Moon refer to the Ruwenzori Range of Kenya & Uganda. This mountain range remains one of the most remote and exotic places on Earth, and is the home of a diversity of bizarre plant and animal life. However, it is not, as postulated, the source of the Nile which lies just to the south in Lake Victoria. Neither Lake Victoria nor Lake Tanganyika, which appear in much earlier Bleau maps, appear on this map. Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art of the 19th century. This antique map reproduction is situated in: Continent of Africa. OWN A PIECE OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY - Looking for something that reminds you of the country you or your ancestors originate from? Well now you can own a piece of your heritage with a beautiful map of your home country. Maps of the Past has maps for every need! INTERNATIONAL MAPS PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION - International maps not only show you how the different countries, cities, counties, and territories are divided and where the borders can be found, but it also highlights rivers, mountains, and other natural elements of the land. International maps can also show you natural resources and exports of a country. ONLY ACCEPT THE BEST PRINT QUALITY FOR YOUR REPRODUCTIONS - There are many printers and print types available on the market, when purchasing a reproduction there is no finer quality reproduction than a reproduction using the Giclee Printing method. Giclee describes the technique or style of printing used, and it is revered as the highest quality printing because of the way it precisely sprays ink onto a surface. Trust nothing less than the best! GUARNANTEED TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ORDERED - This map comes exactly to the specification of 23.00 x 25.76 inches/58.42 X 65.43 cm. All of our maps come rolled, wrapped, and shipped in a heavy gauge mailing tube to ensure it arrives intact. WHY CHOOSE MAPS OF THE PAST? - Maps of the Past is one of the single largest producers of different types of maps. They legally own the rights to the maps they sell, and provide them to you in clean, clear, and vibrant print. If you are looking for a high quality map print, then look no further than Maps of the Past!

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Location: San Marcos, Texas

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