A Mapp of the Higher and Lower Aethiopia. Comprehending Ye Several Kingdomes &c. in Each, to Witt, in the Empire of the Abissines, the Coast of Zanguebar, Abex, and Aian, with the Kingdomes of Nubia, and Biafra &c. In the Lower Aethiopia the Kingdome of Congo, Ye Empire of Monomotapa and Monoemugy, Ye Coast and Lands of Cafres and of this Side Cape Negres with the Isles Madagascar &c., ca. 1659
Scope and Content Note
The Archives Map collection consists of printed maps of Africa, the Caribbean Islands, the World and the United States. There are approximately four hundred and thirty-five (435) items which were published between 1542 and 1987 by well known cartographers such as Sebastian Munster, Abraham Ortelius, and Williem Blaeu. Some of the maps on the surface appear to be duplicates but upon examination, are a variation of the same map but often with a different cartographer and date.
Each map in the item identification has the title, cartographer, publisher, date, and a brief description of the map. However, the information given does not include mathematic map data (scale, projection, coordinates of area covered, etc.), printer information, or physical description (dimensions in cm giving height and then width).
The maps are published in a variety of languages such as Arabic, English, French and Latin.
Dates
- ca. 1659
Creator
- Sanson, Nicolas, 1600-1667 (Person)
Restrictions of Access
None.
Extent
From the Collection: 435.0 items
Language
From the Collection: English
General note
This map covers the southern and eastern part of the African continent. The map is a based on Sanson's maps of 1655.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository