6 Abbé Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of Mozambique Bay – Engraving (c. 1750)
This detailed engraved map is titled "Map of Mozambique Bay" and is a historical representation of the bay on the coast of Africa. The map, from Abbé Prévost’s Histoire générale des voyages, shows the intricate coastline, nearby islands, and river entries. The subtitle notes that the map was compiled from various memoirs of navigators and naval engineers, highlighting its purpose as a practical navigational tool. The presence of depth soundings throughout the bay further emphasizes its utility.
Abbé Antoine François Prévost was a French novelist and historian, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut. His most ambitious work was the monumental Histoire générale des voyages, which compiled and edited reports from global explorations. The work was highly influential, serving as a comprehensive source of information on geography, ethnography, and natural history for a wide European audience.
Artist or Maker: Abbé Antoine François Prévost
Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: c. 1750
Condition Report:
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