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A fine detailed map of the Amazon River by Father Samuel Fritz (1656-1728). He spent 42 years in South America during which time he helped map disputed territory between the Spanish and the Portuguese. It resulted in the first relatively correct depiction of the waters of the Upper Maranon. The account and map were published in the Harleian or Oxford Voyages by Thomas Osborne in 1745. NMM 35; Nordenskiold 398; Sabin 57765; Shirley BL G.Harl 1a no. 10.
FRITZ, Samuel
The Great River Maranon or of the Amazons Geographically Describ'd by Samuel Fritz Missioner on the Said River
London, 1745
160 x 370 mm., a fine example. With reinstated margin lower left to replace that removed to enable binding as usual, no loss of engraved surface.
Stock number: 4413
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