Descrittione Dell'Isola Cuba

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IdentifierMaps_7cDate1590DescriptionThis map of Cuba was originally part of an island book, L'Isole del Mondo, that preceded the more sophisticated pilot books, or nautical atlases, of the late sixteenth century. The maps lacked depth soundings and usually lacked rhumb lines. Porcacchi's was the most popular of the island books. Its miniature maps are accomplished examples of the Italian style.Language NoteItalianSubjectCuba--MapsCopyright StatementNo Copyright – Non-Commercial Use OnlySize10x14 centimeters. CartographerTomaso Porcacchi

CollectionMary Moody Northen Maritime History Collection

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Descrittione Dell'Isola Cuba