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Vincenzo Maria Coronelli: La Louisiana, Parte Settentionalle, Scoperta sotto Protettione di Luigi XIV, Re di Francia…
Title: La Louisiana, Parte Settentionalle, Scoperta sotto Protettione di Luigi XIV, Re di Francia… Map Maker: Vincenzo Maria Coronelli
Description: One of the classic maps of the Great Lakes region. Extends from the Upper Mississippi to the Iroquois River, including all of the Great Lakes. The Chekogou (Chicago) River is shown (two versiona and two spellings), along with Fort Miamis. There are a number of small vignettes showing Indian life, trees, huts, drying fish, etc. Includes early and often mytical place names. Karpinski p.117. A striking example of this important map of the Great Lakes region.
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