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William Faden: The Dutch Colony of the Cape of Good Hope by L.S. De La Rochette MDCCXCV
Title: The Dutch Colony of the Cape of Good Hope by L.S. De La Rochette MDCCXCV Map Maker: William Faden
Description: Decorative and highly detailed map of the Dutch Colony on the Cape of Good Hope, first published in 1782. This attractive map gives an idea of contemporary knowledge of the area from "Klipping Eyland" to "Cape Falso". Of note is the addition in this edition of "Muyzenberg about 1300 feet high." About 20 farms and settlements are named as well as Constantia and Stellen bosch. The Drakenstein mountains form the eastern boundary of the Cape. The cartouche is a cliff bearing the title with palms, huts and an elephant in the foreground. A key identifies points on the mainland and another the islands and bays. References: Norwich Map # 225. Tooley, Guide to Maps of Africa, p. 40, plate 30. Map Collectors Circle # 61, Map 126, p. 17 plate VII.
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