A map of Philadelphia and parts adjacent. Pennsylvania. SCULL & HEAP 1777
A map of Philadelphia and parts adjacent by N. Scull and G. Heap. Artist/engraver/cartographer: N Scull & G Heap. Provenance: "Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle", by Sylvanus Urban, Gent. London: Printed at St. John's Gate for D. Henry; and sold by F. Newbery, the corner of St Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Street . Type: Antique copperplate map. The map was printed to illustrate the Philadelphia campaign (1777–1778) of the American Revolutionary War, a British initiative to gain control of Philadelphia, at that time the seat of the Second Continental Congress. British General William Howe, after unsuccessfully attempting to draw the Continental Army under General George Washington into a battle in northern New Jersey, embarked his army on transports, and landed them at the northern end of Chesapeake Bay. From there, he advanced northward toward Philadelphia. Washington prepared defenses against Howe's movements at Brandywine Creek, but was flanked and beaten back in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, resulting in Howe's occupation of Philadelphia. Washington then unsuccessfully counter-attacked one of Howe's garrisons at Germantown before retreating to Valley Forge for the winter.
Size: 7149px × 8239px
Location: Pennsylvania
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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