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Description

One of the earliest obtainable American published maps of Connecticut & Rhode Island.

Shows counties, townships, towns, rivers, islands, roads, points and many other details.

Issued in Morse's American Univeral Geography.  

Condition Description
Engraving on 18th century laid paper. Loss at lower left neatline professionally reinstated in facsimile.
Reference
Wheat & Brun 287.
Jedidiah Morse Biography

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.