A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay surveyed in pursuance of directions from the Lords of Trade to his majesty's surveyor general for the northern district of North America : Published at the request of the right honourable Lord Viscount Howe

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Item Information

Title:
A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay surveyed in pursuance of directions from the Lords of Trade to his majesty's surveyor general for the northern district of North America : Published at the request of the right honourable Lord Viscount Howe
Creator:
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824
Name on Item:
by J.F.W. Des Barres esq.
Date:
[1776]
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Location:
William L. Clements Library
Collection (local):
William L. Clements Library Collection
Subjects:
Narragansett Bay (R.I.)--Maps
Newport County (R.I.)--Maps
Newport (R.I.)--Maps
Places:
Rhode Island > Bristol (county) > Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island > Newport (county)
Rhode Island > Newport (county) > Newport
Extent:
1 map on 2 sheets ; 108 x 75.7 cm.
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Publisher:
[London] : [J.F.W. Des Barres]
Scale:
Scale 1:52,000.
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
Catalog record
Notes:
Early state lacking title, imprint, or any evidence of military activities.
Chart of Narragansett Bay showing topography and architectural details of its islands and shorelines.
Clinton Map 104.
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
830
Barcode:
B2852785