World Map, 1628


This is a 1628 map by Robert Vaughan showing the latest discoveries by explorers like Sir Francis Drake, Magellan, Oliverus Van der Noort and Thomas Cavendish circumnavigating the world. Interestingly, it shows a southern continent with an interesting description saying that it is as yet unknown but for a few coastlines.


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