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and storm information make this map a unique window into the turbulent times and the desire for a greater understanding of the Atlantic and its significance for travel
It is clear that Colton gave wide latitude to the artists involved in making this map
Each tile is linen-backed
Performed under the Direction of Captains Cook
Drake's Bay, California Egypt Robinson andA very nice chart of Drake's Bay, California, showing numerous soundings, near shore reefs, and excellent topography, vegetation, canyons, and other features of the area. Heavy paper, separate issue. A note mentions the Telegraph Signal Station at Point Reyes Light, which "will transmit by telegraph messages signaled by the International Code from passing vessels."From a Trigonometrical Survey under the direction of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the