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Child, G., fl. 1670 The City of Loango from Dapper

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09862.05 Author/Creator: Child, G., fl. 1670 Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: 1670 Pagination: 1 engraving : col. Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 36 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled The City of Loango from Dapper dated 1670. Features a city view of Loango. In the foreground is groups of people working and traveling. The main feature of the image is the city which is labeled. The key lists locations corresponding with locations and events on the map with letters A-L.

Child, G., fl. 1670

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