C1764

Carte de L’Accadie et Pays Voisins

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C18th map covering the area of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Edward Island is named, Isle Saint Jean, and Nova Scotia is in part named Acadie. South of Nova Scotia numerous banks are noted where ‘la Pesche est … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Carte de L’Accadie et Pays Voisins

Date:

C1764

Mapmaker:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

332mm

x 213mm

Paper Size:

380mm

x 253mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1764

Description:

C18th map covering the area of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Edward Island is named, Isle Saint Jean, and Nova Scotia is in part named Acadie. South of Nova Scotia numerous banks are noted where ‘la Pesche est tres bonne‘ (the fish are very good). The Micmac tribe is named near Shelburne. This map was published shortly after the 1755 expulsion of Acadians from this region. Although the Acadians were able to come back in 1764, many had settled in Louisiana and did not return.

Reference: Kershaw 783

From Prevost, Histoire General Du Voyages

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Bellin was a French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (French intellectual group).

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