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This 1650 map of the Tribe of Manasseh, engraved by John Goddard, was published in Thomas Fuller's A Pisgah-Sight of Palestine, a richly illustrated work describing the geography and biblical history of the Holy Land, which R.V. Tooley described as "the most quaint and decorative series of maps."
The map offers a visual representation of the biblical land of Manasseh, spanning from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River. The map is highly decorative, incorporating both biblical and topographical elements. Towns, rivers, and mountains are meticulously labeled, and the land is divided according to biblical tribal territories. The emblem of the Tribe of Manasseh, a tree behind a well, is prominently displayed within an elaborate strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner.
Cities such as Samaria, Jezreel, and Megiddo are clearly depicted, along with illustrations of biblical battles, settlements, and religious sites. Mountains and valleys are drawn in a stylized manner, emphasizing the rugged terrain of the region. The Mediterranean coastline, labeled Mare Occidens, and the Jordan River, marking the eastern boundary, provide clear geographic reference points.
The map includes a dedication to William Parker appears within a coat of arms cartouche in the lower left corner.
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