Map or Atlas
The Russian Discoveries from the Map Published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg: North America and the Russian Far East
| This map shows the northern Pacific Ocean along with north eastern Asia and western North America. The interior of Asia contains detailed engravings of place names and topographical features, including mountains and trees. Below Japan sits a chart explaining Russian names. The interior of North America remains largely bare, save for several notes describing the discoveries and voyages of various explorers. The starting point of the fictional Admiral Bartholomew De Fonte is marked, though Jefferys includes a note reading "Rio de los Ryes, according to the pretended Journal of admiral de Fonte in 1640, according to Mr. de L'Isle." The explorations of Captain Bering and Captain Tschirikow are given particular prominence, as Jefferys marks their routs through the Pacific Ocean and the seas separating Russia from Alaska. |
| Image ID: | 123342 |
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| Creation Date: | 1775 |
| Creator Name: | Jeffreys, Thomas |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | D GX81 1775 S |
| Original Dimensions: | 45 x 60 cm |
| See Image ID: 123329 for a look at Joseph-Nicolas L'Isle's map and the route of Admiral de Fonte alluded to in this map. |
| Engraving |
| Cities and towns |
| Voyages and travels |
| Coasts |
| Mountains |
| Exploration |
| Lakes |
| Ocean |
| Rivers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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