COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.
Date:
1829
Short Title:
Des Principales Montagnes et du Cours des Principaux Fleuves due Monde
Publisher:
J. Andriveau-Goujon
Publisher Location:
Paris
Type:
Atlas Map
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
55
Obj Width cm:
87
Note:
Comparative mountains and rivers charts, a convention developed in the 19th century. Beautifully colored with fine graphics and art and closely corresponding statistical tables. It presents an appealing balance in different colors. Extensive annotations on vegetation, volcanic activity, and lichen, no doubt derived from Humboldt. Of course, due to the early date, the geographical data does not reflect many later discoveries.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Mountains; Rivers
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
Tableau Comparatif et Figure de La Hauteur des Principales Montagnes et du Cours des Principaux Fleuves due Monde. Paris. Chez J. Goujon & J. Andriveau. Geographes - Editeurs. Rue du Bac, No. 6, Pres le Pont Royal. 1829. Fleuves graves par Dumortier. Les Montagnes par A. Hocquart. La Lettre par Arnoul. (to accompany) Atlas de choix ou Recueil de cartes de geographie ancienne et moderne.
List No:
11124.045
Page No:
42
Series No:
45
Engraver or Printer:
Dumortier
Engraver or Printer:
Hocquart, A.
Engraver or Printer:
Arnoul
Publication Author:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.
Pub Date:
1830
Pub Title:
Atlas de choix ou Recueil de cartes de geographie ancienne et moderne dressees par nos meilleures auteurs. Paris. Chez J. Andriveau-Goujon Geographe-Editeur, Rue Du Bac, No.6, Pres le Pont - Royal.
Pub Note:
This atlas was published in many compilations over a thirty year period. It was indeed an atlas of "choice" of the publisher and as such consists of a wide variety of maps that Andriveau-Goujon favored to include at the time. It consists of ancient and modern geographical maps, engraved and hand colored, in 42 sheets some folded. Dated 1764-1830. Bound in brown marbled paper over board with green leather spine. Shows the old world with the spreading and development of the different peoples. Including a double hemisphere and solar system, Holy Land, the ancient world, Europe, France (on double and one-half sheets), the Americas, The United States features the Confederate Territory of Arizona, Africa and Asia. The last sheet includes a large comparative view of the main mountains and over the main rivers of the world. Maps embellished with engraved cartouche, geographical, agricultural, physical information, tables and text. Some maps in Latin. Shows administrative divisions, capitals, cities, villages, mines, roads, rivers, canals, postal routes, etc. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Prime meridian is Paris.
Pub List No:
11124.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
42
Pub Height cm:
64
Pub Width cm:
49
Image No:
11124045.jp2
Authors:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.
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Des Principales Montagnes et du Cours des Principaux Fleuves due Monde
