Map of Africa

The map is dedicated 'TO / The Committee / AND / Members OF THE British Association, / FOR / Discovering the Interior parts of / AFRICA / By their most obedient / and humble servant. A. ARROWSMITH / Rathbone Place / November 1st 1802'. The map dramatically illustrates the lack of knowledge of any territory beyond the hinterland. (See C. Tooley, 'Maps of the Continent of Africa', 1969, pp. 8-9).

Object Details

ID: G290:1/12
Collection: Charts and maps; Special collections
Type: Map
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Arrowsmith, Aaron
Date made: 1 November 1802
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 1270 mm x 1480 mm
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