Map of the Northern Parts of the United States of America : Geographicus Rare Antique Maps geographicus.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from geographicus.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Title
Fredonia, or the United States of North America; including also Cabotia, or the Canadian Provinces; the Western Territory to the Pacific Ocean; and the Northern Part of the Mexican States.
1830 (dated)
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Description
A fine example of the rare 1830 first obtainable edition of the famous Richard Holmes Laurie Fredonia map of the United States. The map is best known for its advocation of a new name for the United States - Fredonia, which it is argued would build national pride and solidarity, as well as better distinguish it from Canada (Cabotia) and Mexico. Aside from the map s Fredish qualities, this is considered one of the best early Manifest Destiny maps issued in the wake of Louis and Clark (1804 - 1806), thus illustrating the United States spreading coast-to-coast. It is derived from the most up-to-date sources and includes much of interest throughout. In Florida, it is one of the earliest maps to note the Cape Florida Settlement