A fine example of the important first lords proprietors map of the english colony of carolina. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. Ogilby and morgans large scale map of the city as rebuilt by 1676 survey of the city of london by john ogilby and william morgan, on a scale of 100 feet to the inch, completed in. Large map of london printed in 20 sheets featuring title along the top, city arms and dedication to the lord mayor, the aldermen and sheriffs of the city in cartouche at top left and arms of sheldon, lord mayor at top right and with compass star and dividers at bottom centre. However, ogilby added fresh material on the english colonies, supplied by. First lords proprietors map of the carolinas philadelphia. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither london. The new map of carolina was not available when ogilby first published america, in 1671, so for the first editions of his book he used an earlier map from montanus, based on a. These are uniquely hand coloured reproduction road maps, showing the important routes of the 17th century, after john ogilby. Best known for publishing the first british road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishing his work in handsome illustrated editions.
In this, ogilby was representative of many publishers of the age. Santo domingo, hispaniola, in john ogilby, america. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Road book, britannia, including 10 road strip maps with sections in hampshire, scales about 1 inch to 1 mile, by john ogilby, london, 1675. The general map of america in ogilby also differs materially from that in the dutch work citationreference. Historical records and family trees related to william ogilby.
If more to life than meets the eye, what earthly use am i. Atlas japannensis 1670, america 1671, atlas chinensis 1671, and asia 1673. Ogilby john, in a dictionary of the booksellers and printers who were at work in england, scotland and ireland from 1641 to 1667, by henry robert plomer, london. First published in 1671, with preliminary chapter and notes, to connect the work with our own times. November 1600 4 september 1676 was a scottish translator, impresario and cartographer. Or, an illustration of the kingdom of england and dominion of wales by ogilby, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The plates which concern hampshire, using numbers from the 2nd. This is the first, large scale map of the nascent colony, preceded only by three smaller and less detailed publications. Fourteenth biennial report of the commissioners of the state geological and natural history survey 19291930 connecticut state geological and natural history survey bulletin no.
Britains master map maker and his secrets by alan ereira. Earliest issues contain only the dutch maps and views, with the new english text. An embassy from the east india company of the united provinces, to the grand tartar cham, emperor of china. Apr 04, 2020 first edition of ogilby s magnificant atlas of africa, a compendium of various sources with notes and additional material provided by ogilby, profusely illustrated with maps, views, and plates. Ogilby was granted a royal warrant by king charles ii 1630 1685 to publish a description of the whole world. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. Yet, there is one series that transcends county affiliations to be among the most widely collected series of antique maps those of john ogilby. Collected and translated from most authentick authors.
First edition of ogilbys magnificant atlas of africa, a compendium of various sources with notes and additional material provided by ogilby, profusely illustrated with maps, views, and plates. Engravings in the text throughout, one folding map of jamaica only. Strip map, hand coloured copper plate engraving, road map, part of the road from london to the lands end, scale about 1 inch to 1 mile, from the road book, britannia, published by john ogilby, white friars, london, 1675. In 1671, ogilby published the america, translated from arnold montanus dutch text. Africa, being an accurate description 1670 history archive.
In a remarkable life, spanning seventysix years, john ogilby pursued, with no little success, several careers, each ending in misfortune, and yet he always emerged undeterred, to carry on. America being the latest and most accurate description of the new world. Maroons and free blacks in spanish america, 1600s, thomas gage. America first edition john ogilby bauman rare books. America being the latest and most accurate description of the. Ogilby and morgans large scale map of the city as rebuilt by. These were not the fruits of ogilby s own work but rather wellproduced compilations of extant translations and others accounts, a common practice at that time. Britannia volume the first or an illustration of the. James douglas ogilby 16 february 1853 11 august 1925 was an australian ichthyologist and herpetologist.
Maroons and free blacks in spanish america, 1600s, thomas. The book is richly illustrated throughout and features full page portraits, illustrations, and maps. America, being an accurate description of the new world 1671. The relation of his majesties entertainment passing through the city of london, to his coronation. Ogilbys britannia was the first road atlas of england. Browse available copies of america being the latest and most by ogilby john translator at. In spite of the addition of new text material, especially on british america, and the provision of three new maps on maryland, jamaica and barbados, the present version in english is basically the same work as the dutch original, and hence ogilbys authorship cannot be maintained. Mappa aestivarvm infularum alias barmvdas di montanus a. Ogilbys road maps of england and wales buy online click here to view a list of maps by county, or make your choice using the full list in the column to the left. However, ogilby added fresh material on the english colonies, supplied by the proprietors of the various colonies. These included america and ones on china, japan, africa, asia, and britain.
A description and history of jamaica reprinted from an. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world featuring numerous authors and illustrations by john ogilby. However, ogilby added fresh material on the english colonies. These were not the fruits of ogilbys own work but rather wellproduced compilations of extant translations and others accounts, a common practice at that time. James douglas ogilby 16 february 1853 11 august 1925 was an australian ichthyologist and herpetologist ogilby was born in belfast, ireland, and was the son of zoologist william ogilby and his wife adelaide, nee douglas. It was the first in a series which ogilby conceived of covering the entire world, and which included atlas japannensis 1670, america 1671, atlas.
Henry ogilby to wed anne phillips in may the new york times. This books contains supplement text, with illustrations of maps and geographic routing. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in those parts. William ogilby historical records and family trees myheritage. Africa being an accurate description of the regions of. Baxter cooper hewitt shinn includes bibliographical references wing huguenot legacy. May 25, 2011 a description and history of jamaica reprinted from an account of america by j. It wasnt until jacob tonson founded his publishing house in 1676, the same year that ogilby died, that publishing would take on a more focused and distinctive professional identity. Ogilby was granted a royal warrant by king charles ii 1630 1685 to publish a description of the whole world digital p. Africa first edition john ogilby bauman rare books. William ogilby historical records and family trees. Spiritual unfoldment with john butler recommended for you. John ogilby e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks.
Africa was the first volume in this series of ornate atlases. America being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither the conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in those parts also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers their habits. Bibliographical society 1907 works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. A handsome version of john smiths map of virginia issued in john ogilby s america in 1671. In spite of the addition of new text material, especially on british america, and the provision of three new maps on maryland, jamaica and barbados, the present version in english is basically the same work as the dutch original, and hence ogilby s authorship cannot be maintained. America being the latest and most accurate description of. Dessalines joined the 1791 slave uprising that began the haitian revolution, going on to become one of its leaders.
In spite of the addition of new text material, especially on british america, and the provision of three new maps on maryland, jamaica and barbados, the present version in english is basically the. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the. Atlas japannensis 1670, america 1671, atlas chinensis 1671 and asia 1673 followed. With an appendix of by ogilby, john 16001676, translator. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither. A rather lovely colour facsimile of ogilbys road atlas of england and wales from 1675. Ogilbys hampshire 1675, plate 25 university of portsmouth.
John ogilby was one, who from a late initiation into literature, made such a progress therein, as might well stile him to be the prodigy of his time, sending into the world so many large and learned volumes, as well in verse as in prose, as will make posterity much indebted to his memory. The first english edition, complete with arx carolina and map of virginia and florida. Manuel lopez jeanjacques dessalines, emperor of haiti, 1806. Learn about 9 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1671 or search by date or keyword.
First lords proprietors map of the carolinas quantity. The entertainment of his most excellent majestie charles ii, in his passage through the city of london to his coronation. The smith map, issued in 1612, was the first map specifically of virginia, and as such it had a profound impact on the mapping of the colony, standing as the prototype for the region from the beginning of the seventeenth century well into its second half. Ogilby and morgans large scale map of the city as rebuilt. Java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration. Jun, 2019 ogilby john, in a dictionary of the booksellers and printers who were at work in england, scotland and ireland from 1641 to 1667, by henry robert plomer, london. Dec 28, 2017 if more to life than meets the eye, what earthly use am i. A description and history of jamaica reprinted from an account of america by j. Ogilbys virginia 1671 philadelphia print shop west.
Mapping carolina john ogilby a new discription of carolina. John ogilbys translation of the odyssey is especially. Ogilby and morgans large scale map of the city as rebuilt by 1676 survey of the city of london by john ogilby and william morgan, on a scale of 100 feet to the inch, completed in 1676. Later issues had a number of important maps, draughted from. Oct 01, 2014 java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration.
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