John Thomson: Plan of the Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World
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Cartographer:
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John Thomson
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Title:
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Plan of the Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World
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Date:
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c. 1822
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Published:
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London
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Width:
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25 inches / 64 cm
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Height:
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20 inches / 51 cm
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Map ref:
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WLD4683
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Description:
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An early infographic chart showing the comparative lengths of the major rivers of the world as perceived in the 19th century. At this time, it was believed that the Amazon was the longest river.
This image is quite rare as it was not present in Thomson's first issue of his General Atlas and was only included in the later publications. It is more panoramic and aesthetically pleasing than scientific but it was becoming clear that there was a commercial audience for infographic images of this type. Coloured. [WLD4682] |