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Map of the West Indies from Morse's American Geography. Shows the islands of the Caribbean in red outline color, Florida in Green, and Central and South America in yellow. Shows many islands but little detail. Despite minor offsetting and two small repaired tears in the upper margin, this is an wonderful hand colored map of the West Indies. One of the earliest maps of the Carribean printed in the United States.
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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