Fine Antique Map Reproductions
Western Hemisphere, 1676
Search for a northeast passage
This is the Western Hemisphere portion of a world map dedicated to Capt. John Wood who, at the time of its publication, was making preparations for his voyage to discover a northeast passage to Asia. Shipwrecked, Wood lost his papers and “all I had in the world beside.” The failure of this expedition brought to a close English attempts to sail to Asia by a northerly route.
19 1/4 x 20". Forthcoming.
M–003
