"Carte De La Baie Des Chiens-Marins, Shark's Bay De Dampier, A La Terre De'endracht; Nouvelle-Hollane." - Australia Australien / Shark Bay Gascoyne Louis Claude Desaulses De Freycinet (1779-1841): Grafik / Australien

Großformatige Kupferstich-Karte aus dem 19. Jh. -- Bildmasse: ca. 75 x 50 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Large copper engraved map from the 19th century. -- in very good condition. || A detailed chart of Western Australia's coastline, including the Baie des Chiens-Marins, explored by William Dampier and Dutch ships. Crafted by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet from the Baudin expedition's observations, it's part of a rare atlas. The chart, available separately from the French Hydrographic Office, showcases survey routes of various vessels. Insets display historical renderings of the bay. Notably, Captain St. Alouarn's depiction reflects French exploration in 1771. The unembellished chart emphasizes the French survey's significance in Australian exploration history, notably Dutch voyages and Dampier's contributions. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 35