Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints In volume 3 of this

In volume 3 of this book Charlevoix describes his journey from Rochefort in 1720 to Le Havre in December 1722: After overwintering in 1720-1721 in Quebec

On the opposite side of the map a series of islands is intended to represent Europe

accounts for much of his fame

with many details of the Americas omitted that were known to mapmakers by 1513

Engraved case map

Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints In volume 3 of thisDELAMARCHE, Charles Francois (1740 1817) Terrestrial Globe The globe made up of a single set of 12 engraved globe gores, hand colored in outline with circular cartouche dated 1791. Some careful restoration along the equatorial circle with skillful manuscript replacements. Papered wooden meridian circle surmounted by dial and pointer. The globe mounted on an elegant Delamarche style stand, papered horizon and 4 quadrant supports, with ebonized baluster