A map of the south part of Nova Scotia and its fishing banks

A map of the south part of Nova Scotia and its fishing banks

A new map of Nova Scotia with its boundaries, according to Mr. D'Anville.

[London] : Printed for T. Jefferys ..., 1750.

1 map ; 32 x 41 cm.

MAP L2012F125

(OCoLC)61510777

Dedication: "To the Right Honble the Lords Commissionrs for Trade and Plantations, this plate is most humbly presented by your Lordships most obedient and devoted humble servant T. Jefferys."
"Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Jan. 25.1750."
"Where in a few days will be publish'd a new Map of France, and a Plan of Coventry."
Insets: [Harbour of Chebucto, Nova Scotia] -- A plan of Halifax / survey'd by M. Harris -- A view of Halifax drawn from ye topmasthead.
A later state of the plate of his A new map of Nova Scotia with its boundaries, according to Mr. D'Anville.
Halifax, Nova Scotia was established in 1749 as a strategic counter to the massive French fortress at Louisbourg on Cape Breton; developed into a major British naval base along the American coast and played a central role in the French and Indian, and revolutionary wars.
Scale [ca. 1:63 360]
Digitized image available, see URL.

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