COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
C. Smith & Son
Date:
1836
Short Title:
A Comparative Picture of the Principal Waterfalls in the World
Publisher:
C. Smith & Son
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
52
Note:
Probably one of the earliest comparative view of the world's waterfalls in color. With waterfalls strategically arranged for comparison from Europe and Africa to Americas. The highest shown is "Cataract of Gavarny (Pyrenees)", and the lowest is the "Last cataract of the Nile". Includes remarks, and notes.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Mountains; Rivers
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
A Comparative Picture of the Principal Waterfalls in the World. London. C. smith & Son. 172 Strand. 1836.
List No:
8006.000
Publication Author:
C. Smith & Son
Pub Date:
1836
Pub Title:
A Comparative Picture of the Principal Waterfalls in the World. London. C. smith & Son. 172 Strand. 1836.
Pub Note:
See note field above
Pub List No:
8006.000
Pub Type:
View
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
52
Image No:
8006000
Authors:
C. Smith & Son
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A Comparative Picture of the Principal Waterfalls in the World
