Senex, John. A New Map of America from the latest observations. London, 1719. Artists_Jacques le Moyne de Morgues Robert was commissioned by Gaston

Robert was commissioned by Gaston d'Orleans

Lear’s nonsense works are distinguished by a facility of verbal invention and a poet’s delight in the sounds of words

29” x 41” sheet

and that the island ranges from China to New Spain

Senex, John. A New Map of America from the latest observations. London, 1719. Artists_Jacques le Moyne de Morgues Robert was commissioned by GastonJohn Senex A New Map of America from the latest observations London, 1719 20 3 4" x 25 1 4" This detailed map of the Americas by John Senex, a leading English cartographer, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 18th century geographic knowledge and misconceptions. One of its most notable features is the depiction of California as an island, a persistent cartographic error that originated in the 17th century and was perpetuated by European mapmakers,