Map of Spitsbergen by Thomas Edge, 1625, Thomas Edge (cartographer), 1625 print Map of the west coast of Spitsbergen (referred to on the map as 'Greneland'), indicated by the coastline insofar as already known. Many English toponyms are indicated along the coastline. In the sea section birds, walruses, a whale, rowing boat with four people and two ships. On the land section reindeer and foxes. In the middle of the card part a wind rose, aimed straight up; Furthermore on the map of degrees arches with indications of Noorderbreed (75 to 80). On either side of the card part are two rows of five i
Map of Spitsbergen by Thomas Edge, 1625, Thomas Edge (cartographer), 1625 print Map of the west coast of Spitsbergen (referred to on the map as 'Greneland'), indicated by the coastline insofar as already known. Many English toponyms are indicated along the coastline. In the sea section birds, walruses, a whale, rowing boat with four people and two ships. On the land section reindeer and foxes. In the middle of the card part a wind rose, aimed straight up; Furthermore on the map of degrees arches with indications of Noorderbreed (75 to 80). On either side of the card part are two rows of five images each with scenes, mainly concerning the whaling hunt, some concerning the hunt for walruses and bears. Each image contains inscriptions in English. Under the card part an eleventh image of the hunt for polar bears. Englandprint maker: EnglandLondonpublisher: London paper etching / engraving whale fishery, whaling. swimming mammals: whale. swimming mammals: walrus. beasts of prey, predatory animals: polar bear Spitsbergen
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