Emanuel Bowen: An Accurate Map of the County of Huntingdon
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Cartographer:
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Emanuel Bowen
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Title:
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An Accurate Map of the County of Huntingdon
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Date:
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c. 1760
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Published:
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London
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Width:
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20 inches / 51 cm
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Height:
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27 inches / 69 cm
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Map ref:
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HUNTS234
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Description:
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Large, decorative county map of Huntingdonshire with numerous "historical extracts" describing the industries and natural history of the county.
In the grand title cartouche workers are seen digging bricks of peat, a famous local industry. Fishing, hunting, and livestock are also mentioned as major industries.
Original hand-colour. [HUNTS234] |