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[N. A.] Rocque, Mary Ann, A General Map of North America In which is Express'd The several New Roads, Forts, Engagements, &c., taken from Actual Surveys and Observations Made in the Army employ'd there, From the Year 1754, to 1761: Drawn by the late John Rocque, Topographer to His Majesty... London, 1761. Four-sheet map joined two and two; top 16¾ x 35, bottom 17¼ x 35. Orig. olc. Some rubbing at folds; marginal and one interior tear repaired and folds strengthened verso, else VG. SOLD
Scarce. From the southern tip of Greenland to the northern part of South America, the map reflects the mood in England at the end of the French-Indian War. Triumphant captions outline the events leading up to the war and its result: "[French]...Treachery retorted upon themselves, And the Bravery of ye British Fleets & Armies will remind ye French that in the memorable Year 1760 They lost all Canada." The Dutch take their licks, too: "Surinam is the only considerable Aquisition the Dutch had in America since the Portugeze drove them from Brazil, and the English expelled them from New York."
Non-political captions refer to the spot in the Atlantic which is the antipodes of "Demens Land in the Indian Sea." Refreshingly honest labels appear in the northwest – "There is not the least knowledge of these Parts" and "It is very uncertain whether this part is Sea or Land." A reference is made to mines along the Mississippi which "gave rise to the Iniquitous Mississipi Scheme." In known parts, many place names and tribal locations are given and a separate key of seven symbols identifies forts, new roads, military engagements. A remarkable oversize map from an important period in American history. Sellers & van Ee, #88; Phillips, Maps, 579, Schwartz, French and Indian War, fig. 106; Sellers & van Ee, 88, Streeter Sale 3911.
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