7274 Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of India - the District of Tranquebar / CARTE DU DISTRICT DE TRASQUEBAR - Engraved Map
This detailed engraved map, titled "CARTE DU DISTRICT DE TRASQUEBAR" (Map of the District of Tranquebar), originates from Antoine François Prévost's "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages). Published in 1758 as part of Supplement to Volume X, No. 40, this map provides an intricate representation of the district around Tranquebar (present-day Tharangambadi), a historical Danish colonial settlement in India. It meticulously illustrates the region's river networks, agricultural fields, and various settlements, with a detailed legend explaining its features. This map reflects 18th-century European cartographic efforts to document colonial territories in the East Indies.
Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763), often referred to as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist, journalist, and historian. He is best known for compiling and editing the monumental 20-volume "Histoire générale des voyages," which brought together a vast collection of travel accounts from various explorers. This work was richly illustrated with maps and prints, playing a significant role in disseminating knowledge about the world's geography, cultures, and natural wonders in 18th-century Europe.
Artist or Maker: Antoine François Prévost
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraved Map
Date: 1758
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