Græciæ Pars Septentrionalis - Delisle c.1700 this work labels the Malay

this work labels the Malay Peninsula as the Aurea Chersonesus

It is a snapshot of geographical knowledge just before (or during) the final confirmation of Mount Everest's height

It is a subtle boast

This print tells the story of the mid-19th century under the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV)

Cultural Context: Provides a rare visual record of one of Canton's most important religious sites before the urban transformations of the late 19th century

Græciæ Pars Septentrionalis - Delisle c.1700 this work labels the MalayDelisles Map of Northern Greece and the Balkans (c. 17001740) Title: Grci Pars Septentrionalis Cartographer: Guillaume Delisle (Auctore Guillelmo Delisle) Origin: Paris, France Date: c. 17001740 Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring The Narrative: Scientific Cartography of the Classical World This map tells the story of the transition from the decorative "Golden Age" of Dutch mapmaking to the more rigorous, scientific approach