Ancient Geographical Systems by William Smith in 1874 - Herodotus, Ptolemy, Hecataeus, Eratosthenes World Maps indian ocean almost 200 years ago

almost 200 years ago

resulting in significant damage and loss of life

The model in the listing images is holding 24x36 inches (61x91

covering much of North Africa to the west

the Tuileries Garden

Ancient Geographical Systems by William Smith in 1874 - Herodotus, Ptolemy, Hecataeus, Eratosthenes World Maps indian ocean almost 200 years agoThis wonderful old map of ancient Geographical Systems was originally published in 1874. It was created by William Smith. This map is composed of twelve separate maps that reflect the visions of different philosophers, polymaths and geographers throughout the last few thousand years. This map shows that cartography didn't really exist back then, with most countries having a wildly inaccurate shape, and North and South America have yet to be explored.