A very interesting world map from the early 19th century showing statistical details of the counties as to size, population, type of society and religion. The terminology used for classifying societies are: Enlightened (mostly Europe, Eastern US/Canada), Civilized, Half Civilized and Barbarous (including Western US). Also shown are: adistance table between major US cities and an explonation of symbols and color coding of the major religions. Insets are Australia and major islands of the world.
1835 Smith World Map
Title
A Chart Exhibiting the Actual and Comparative Size of each Country, Nation, or Kingdom; its Population as a Whole and to a Square Mile. Also the Different States of Society, Forms of Government, Religion, &c.a
Map Maker Specifics
RC Smith,1835, Hartford
Size
10.4 x 16.5 in. plus margins
Condition
Very good. Very nice strike and pastel hand coloring. Slight toning a few small foxing spots and very small split in margin at fold. Issued centerfold.