This hemisphere map by William Faden was completed in 1786. The map identifies explorations, countries, key cities, bodies of water, and numerous islands. Antarctica isn’t shown, and the Arctic Ocean is labeled as Northern Icy Ocean” and “Southern Icy Ocean.” Australia is “New Holland,” with the northeastern called “New South Wales.” Japan is labeled Nipon. In Africa, the Sahara Desert is referred to as “Sahra or Desert of Barbary.” Korea is called “Corea;” the Sea of Japan is called the “Sea of Corea.” A fascinating look into the Eastern Hemisphere’s borders in 1786! “