Map of the world, 1720
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Map of the world, 1720
18th century map of the world. Published in Paris in 1720, this French map shows the known world, including the new lands that had been discovered in the preceding centuries by Europeans exploring across the Atlantic and far to the East around Africa. It divides the Earth into a western and eastern hemisphere, and uses colour to mark different areas of land. The map is by Guillaume de l Isle (1675-1726), the leading French cartographer of the eighteenth century. He was appointed Premier Geographe du Roi to King Louis XV in 1718. This edition of his world map includes the western and northern coastlines of Australia, mapped by the Dutch. Australias eastern coastline would not be mapped until 1770
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1700s 1720 18th Century Age Of Discovery Cartography Colonies Colony Continent Continental Continents Dutch Empire Eurasian Exploration French Medieval Middle Ages New World North American Old World South American Spanish World Guillaume De Lisle
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history - a map of the world from 1720. Published in Paris, this French map represents the known world during the 18th century, incorporating newly discovered lands by European explorers across the Atlantic and around Africa. Created by Guillaume de l'Isle, one of the leading cartographers of his time, this edition divides Earth into western and eastern hemispheres while utilizing vibrant colors to distinguish different areas of land. Notably, this map includes the western and northern coastlines of Australia as mapped by Dutch explorers. However, it is interesting to note that Australia's eastern coastline would not be accurately depicted until 1770 when Captain James Cook charted its shores. This historical artifact provides us with a glimpse into an era characterized by colonialism and exploration. The intricate details on this map offer insights into various continents such as Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and more. It serves as a testament to centuries-old geographical knowledge and sheds light on how our understanding of the world has evolved over time. As we admire this snapshot from history captured by Science Photo Library without commercial intentions or affiliations mentioned here), we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity for discovery and our ongoing quest to unravel the mysteries that lie beyond our horizons.
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