"A New and Accurate Chart of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coasts of North and South America. Drawn from the Best Authorities assisted by the most approved modern Maps & Charts…", Bowen, Emanuel
Subject: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
Period: 1745 (circa)
Publication: An account of the circum-navigations of the globe…
A handsome map of the Caribbean and Gulf coasts with well engraved detail and many remarks on sailing directions, history, and native populations. The trade winds are noted with directional arrows, and the routes of the return voyage to Europe are delineated. The coastal place names are abundant, with some towns and fortifications named inland. A decorative cartouche and two compass roses complete the composition.