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Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959 A Map of the United States 1492-1783

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09861.01 Author/Creator: Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Map Date: 1957 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 44.4 cm, Width: 57.1 cm Order a Copy

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1957. The map features the United States as it was from 1492-1783. It includes the borders of the new states at the close of the American Revolution in green. In yellow, is the land not held by the United States. Also listed on the map are locations of Native American tribes in red. The ocean of the map features illustrations of labeled period ships and sea monsters. Within the map are illustrations of Native American tribes and animals. In the area of Canada there are five early flags used during the American Revolution. In the lower right corner is an illustration of General Washington and a patriot soldier. There is also a listing of important dates from 1584-1783. The paper type is Linweave Early American, White, 80 lb. Basis.

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

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