This map of Dapper shows Africa in 1686. Olfert Dapper (1636 –1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about world history and geography, although he never traveled outside the Netherlands. His “Description of Africa,” published in 1668), is a key text for African studies – and this map accompanied the text.

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Size: 4620px × 4040px
Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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