This 1721 map by Guillaume de L’Isle shows Turkey, Arabia, and Persia. Divisions are shown by colored outline. This map identifies key cities, deserts, important bodies of water, and is rich with historical notes. Some topographic information is shown. Parts of Africa and Europe are also captured. The map extends as far north as Germany and Poland; as far east as Kabul (present-day Afghanistan); as far south as Abysinnia (present-day Ethiopia), and as far west as Spain. The map also labels the many kingdoms that were in Africa. Artistic embellishments include a cartouche featuring two soldiers. Guillaume Delisle (1675 – 1726) was a French cartographer mostly known for his maps of Europe and the Americas. At a young age, Guillaume began drawing maps for his father’s historical works. As his father was well-known in intellectual circles,Guillaume used his and his family’s connections for first-hand accounts ofexplorations of the New World. At 27, he was admitted into the French Academie Royals des Sciences, which lead him to new information in astronomy and measurement. When unsure of the authenticity of his maps, henoted it. His maps remained a notable source for their accuracy even after his death.