36 William Darton (1781–1854) – Map of Africa – Engraved for Walker's Gazetteer (1802)

This detailed map of Africa was published in 1802 for Walker's Geography by William Darton, a noted English publisher and engraver. It reflects the early 19th-century European understanding of the African continent, with considerable emphasis on coastal regions and sparse, speculative information about the interior. The map includes historical kingdoms such as Ethiopia, Zanguebar, and Congo, along with early European settlements and landmarks like the Mountains of the Moon. It was designed to educate British readers about global geography during a period of expanding exploration and colonial interests.

William Darton (1781–1854) was a British engraver, bookseller, and publisher, best known for his educational maps, atlases, and children's books. Operating from his London premises, Darton produced some of the earliest accessible maps for young learners and families, helping to popularize geographic knowledge in the early 19th century.

Artist or Maker:

William Darton

Dimensions:

24 cm x 21 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1802

Condition Report:

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