Old Map of South America by Lizars, 1838: Amazon River, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Mountains, Borders nice Howden and Goole

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The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality maps and atlases

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This map was originally published at a very interesting time for British interests in the New World: the British Empire had just captured New Amsterdam from the Dutch and renamed it New York in 1664

Old Map of South America by Lizars, 1838: Amazon River, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Mountains, Borders nice Howden and GooleThe "Lower Peru, Brazil & Paraguay" map, crafted by the esteemed David Lizars in 1838, is a masterful depiction of the central part of South America. This historical map, rich in detail and vibrant in color, showcases the political and physical landscapes of the time. Lizars, known for his meticulous cartographic work, has expertly color coded the countries and states, providing a clear and informative view of the region's geopolitical boundaries.