COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Date:
1856
Short Title:
Health, disease.
Publisher:
William Blackwood & Sons
Publisher Location:
Edinburgh
Type:
Atlas Map
Type:
Statistical Diagram
Obj Height cm:
53
Obj Width cm:
62
Scale 1:
67,000,000
Note:
Col. lithographed map with inset. Graphs: Consumption: proportion of deaths in the different quarters of the globe -- Rheumatism: proportion of attacks among the troops in the different quarters of the globe -- Comparative value of life in different countries -- Comparative value of life in cities and towns -- Proportionate mortality of European residents in foreign countries. "Phytology & zoology no. 12."
World Area:
West Indies
World Area:
World
Country:
United States
Subject:
Statistical
Subject:
Thematic
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
The geographical distribution of health & disease, in connection chiefly with natural phenomena. (with) Fever districts of United States & W. Indies, on an enlarged scale. By A. Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E. &c. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)
List No:
0372.036
Page No:
Pl. 35
Series No:
134
Engraver or Printer:
W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
Publication Author:
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Pub Date:
1856
Pub Title:
The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation]
Pub Reference:
Phillips, 229.
Pub Note:
2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with "Atlas." embossed on the spine in gold .
Pub List No:
0372.000
Pub Type:
Physical Atlas
Pub Maps:
38
Pub Height cm:
59
Pub Width cm:
40
Image No:
0372036
Authors:
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
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Health, disease.
