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Scarce English edition of Morse's map of the Western Portion of Georgia, extending from the Mississippi River to the Chatahooche River, essentially covering all of Alabama and Mississippi. The Mississippi Company, Georgia Company and Upper Mississippi Company lands are shown, as well as Weste Florida, the Tennessee Company lands, and a number of early place names, rivers, mountains, etc. Backed on linen.
Jedidiah Morse (1761–1826) was a pioneering American geographer, often called the "father of American geography." A Congregational minister by profession, he is best known for his influential geographical publications, including Geography Made Easy (1784) and The American Universal Geography (1793), which were among the first comprehensive geographical works published in the United States. His books shaped early American understanding of geography and cartography, providing a crucial reference for educators and mapmakers. Morse's work laid the groundwork for geographic education in America, and his emphasis on detailed maps helped standardize cartographic practices during a formative period for the young nation.
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