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Description

Detailed map of the Northern S.America and the eastern Caribbean, including Cuba and Jamaica, featuring detailed notes throughout the map regarding mines, local Indians, lakes, rivers, etc. Large title cartouche and compass rose. Minor discoloration at centerfold, else a nice example.

Emanuel Bowen Biography

Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) was a British engraver and print seller. He was most well-known for his atlases and county maps. Although he died in poverty, he was widely acknowledged for his expertise and was appointed as mapmaker to both George II of England and Louis XV of France. His business was carried on by his son, Thomas Bowen. He also trained many apprentices, two of whom became prominent mapmakers, Thomas Kitchin and Thomas Jeffreys.