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A New Map of Georgia: with part of Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.

 Collection — Container: framed item
Identifier: MSS-138

Abstract

This map may have originally been printed about 200 years ago. There is an abstract on the back of the frame which describes the areas pictured in relation to the Indians then occupying the lands. Map shows roads, settlements, areas of Native American habitation, and military outposts in the southeastern portion of the North American continent, and was created by Emanuel Bowen

Dates

  • Created: 1788
  • Other: Date acquired: 08/09/1988

Biographical or Historical Information

Emanuel Bowen (c. 1694-1767) was an English map engraver, who worked for George II of England and Louis XV of France as a geographer. Bowen sold his maps in London during the 1700s, and had a son, Thomas Bowen, who took over the business upon Emanuel Bowen's death.

Note written by

Extent

0.00 Linear Feet

Language

English

Method of Acquisition

This material was acquired by Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University on 08/09/1988. Acc# 1988.07

Title
Inventory of the A New Map of Georgia: with part of Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

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