Detail View: Touchton Map Library: Physical chart of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Accession Number:
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L2018.078.017
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M Number:
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M165
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Short Title:
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Physical chart of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Full Title:
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Physical chart of the Atlantic Ocean : showing the form & direction of the currents, distribution of heat at the surface, navigation & trade routes, banks, rocks &c.
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Year:
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1856
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Author:
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A. Keith Johnston
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Engraver or Printer:
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W. & A.K. Johnston
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Object Publisher:
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William Blackwood and Sons
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Place of Publication:
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Edinburgh
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Obj Height cm:
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48
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Object Width cm:
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49
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Scale:
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ca. 1:31,000,000
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Continent:
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North America
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Continent:
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South America
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Continent:
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Europe
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Continent:
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Africa
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Geographic Area:
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Atlantic Ocean
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Language:
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English
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Insets:
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Chart of the currents in the S.W. part of the South Atlantic Ocean and around Cape Horn.
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Type:
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Nautical chart
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Geographical Description:
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Shows North America, South America, Europe, and Africa, with Atlantic Ocean currents, temperatures, and shipping routes marked.
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Cartobibliographic notes:
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Includes two tables: Table of the velocity of the Gulf Stream in the different parts of the Strait of Florida & in all months of the year except January -- Table of the comparative mean velocity of the currents within 24 hours.
In center above map: "Hydrology no. 1."
Published as plate 12 in: Physical atlas of natural phenomena / A. Keith Johnston. Edinburgh : William Blackwood & Sons, 1856.
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Subject Information:
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Atlantic Ocean
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North America
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South America
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Europe
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Africa
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Subject Information:
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Ocean currents
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Subject Information:
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Ocean temperature
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Subject Information:
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Shipping
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OCLC:
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1141200818
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