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Arrowsmith, Aaron (fl. 1796) A Map of the United States of North America

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04318 Author/Creator: Arrowsmith, Aaron (fl. 1796) Place Written: London Type: Map Date: 1796/01/01 Pagination: 1 map (2 sheets) 144 x 132 cm Order a Copy

Handcolored. Each sheet is 66 cm high. The map shows the northwest territory outside the Union. A portion of Louisiana is included.

Arrowsmith, Aaron, fl. 1769

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