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A particular map, to illustrate Gen. Amhersts expedition, to Montreal; with a plan of the town & draught of ye island. [cartographic material] / Gent. Mag. ; J. Gibson sculpt.

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Date:

1760.

Reference:

R3908-19-X-E, Box number: 2000230108

Local class no.:

H3/1000/[1760] (copy 2)

Type of material:

Maps and cartographic material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

4370361

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W.H. Coverdale collection of Canadiana

Coverdale Collection - Maps

A particular map, to illustrate Gen. Amhersts expedition, to Montreal; with a plan of the town & draught of ye island.
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Date(s):

1760.

Place:

London:

Place of creation:

England

Publisher:

Gentleman's Magazine,

Extent:

1 map : hand col. ; 18 x 23 cm on sheet 21 x 27 cm.

Language of material:

English

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French & Indian War map illustrating General Lord Jeffrey Amherst's expedition against the French at Montreal in 1760, which led to the surrender of the city in September of that year. Map shows the region along and south of the St. Lawrence River extending from Quebec to the Thousand Islands, and then around Lake Ontario and to the Niagara River. Forts, Indian tribes, rivers, portages, and other such information is clearly presented. Also included are insets of Montreal Island and of the city itself, indicating its major streets, buildings, and the surrounding fortifications.
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Engraver: Gibson, John, fl. 1750-1792

Publisher: Gentleman's magazine (London, England)
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General note:

This map was published in the October 1760 edition of the Gentleman's Magazine and an accompany article describes the capture of Montreal .See Public Archives Library for: Gentleman's Magazine vol. 30, 1760.
"Gent. Mag" appears in upper right margin.
"J. Gibson, sculpt." appears in lower right margin.
Includes two inset maps: [The city of Montreal]; 8 x 12 cm. Scale [ca. 1:7,920] - - [The Islands of Montreal]; 5 x 6 cm. Scale [ca.1:1,140,480]
Coverdale Collection No. 1217, c-42124
Coverdale Collection No 1217.

Custodial history:

Part of the Coverdale Collection

Citation/reference note:

Kershaw, Entry 1094, Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. http://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/28900

Cartographic math data:

Scale 1:3,358,080

Availability of other formats note:

The microfiche version is NMC6655 (Copy 2), C-42124

Related material:

For other copies see: Mikan 4140724 (NMC25101) ; Mikan 4370349 (NMC6656) (C-42122) ; Mikan 4370362(NMC79143)

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2000230108 : (COPY 2)
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Montreal (Quebec)

Montreal (Quebec) Early works to 1800
Source:

Private
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Cartographic material

[Consultation90 Open]
Original can be viewed in the presence of an early cartographic archivist. Microfiche version is open.

Microfiche [1000 NORTH AMERICA [1760]] NMC6655

[Consultation 90 Open]

Box [1000 NORTH AMERICA [1760]] 2000230108

[Consultation 90 Open]

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