This 1544 world map by Sebastian Cabot shows North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Relief is shown pictorially. Cabot was an explorer, the son of explorer John Cabot. Following his father’s death, he sought to find a sea route connecting North America to England. He traveled to North and South America, where it’s believed he explored the Newfoundland, Novia Scotia, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Additional information
Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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Dimensions | 20 × 32 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: Cabot, Sebastian
Original Production Year: 1544
Original Production Year: 1544