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Philippe Buache: Carte D'Amerique Dresse pour l'usage du Roy . . .1722
Title: Carte D'Amerique Dresse pour l'usage du Roy . . .1722 Map Maker: Philippe Buache
Description: Detailed map of America, based on De L'Isle's map of 1700, The map shows tremendous detail throughout. Most notable is the representation of the Mississippi, pushed west of its actual course and showing a number of long east reaching sources. Dozens of Indian Names abound. The coastline of California has no fewer than18 place names, including the Channel islands, San Francisco and several mythical rivers, including the Carmel River. Excellent detail in the Southwestern United States, and throughout South America, with is treated in excellent detail. In this editin, he British Colonies in North America are shown, shortly before hostilities began to accelerate before the French & Indian War 10 years later. Cartouche, compass rose and extensive notes throughout the map. Condition Description: Repaired folds split at the bottom of the map. Narrow upper margin, but sufficient for framing
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