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Description
Illustrates some of the most famous cartographic myths such as the Chinese colony Fou Sang in the Puget Sound area, based upon Hui Shen's supposed voyage in 499 A.D., a dramatic Northwest Passage, and many erroneously placed mountains and rivers, due to a misprojection of the western coast. Locations of Indian tribes and other significant places appear, such as Quivara. Colony boundaries are also noted.
Huishen, active 5th century Cartography Cartouche Colonies - History Colonies - Law and legislation Historic sites Hydrography Indians of North America Maps Native American tribes North America North America - Description and travel North America - History North America - Maps North America - Maps - Early works to 1800 Northwest Passage Voyages and travels Voyages and travels - Early works to 1800 Voyages to the Pacific coast
Place
North America Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean
Source
Original map, 50.5 x 38 cm: Honnold/Mudd Library map collection, folder 4:3, Maps-North America
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