A New Map of Tennessee with its Roads and Distances from place to place along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes.
Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1847.
Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 11 1/4" x 15 1/4".
Nice map of Tennessee divided into counties. Features cities, major routes, canals, railroads, waterways and topographical elements. Insets include the environs of Knoxville and Nashville. A table lists steam boat routes. Minor overall toning.
Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. (1792-1868) was one of the leaders in American cartography of the 19th century and pioneered the conversion of engraved map plates to more affordable lithographic plates. His son, Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr. continued his father's successful mapmaking and publishing business, and was one of the most prolific and renowned 19th century American publishers.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $250.00
Item #329553