1798 Map of the World on Mercator’s Projection by William Faden

1798 Map of the World on Mercator’s Projection by William FadenWilliam Fadens Chart of the World on Mercators Projection with the Most Recent Discoveries (1798), published in Atlas Minimus Universalis, is a compact educational world map. It incorporates Cooks Pacific surveys, Americas independence, and improved outlines of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Designed for schools, it reflects the Enlightenment ideal of geography as a scientific, civic, and imperial subject a way to teach young Britons both navigation of

William Faden’s Chart of the World on Mercator’s Projection with the Most Recent Discoveries (1798), published in Atlas Minimus Universalis, is a compact educational world map. It incorporates Cook’s Pacific surveys, America’s independence, and improved outlines of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Designed for schools, it reflects the Enlightenment ideal of geography as a scientific, civic, and imperial subject — a way to teach young Britons both navigation of the globe and awareness of their empire’s place in it.

This map is a reproduction of a historical map that is now in the public domain. It has been selected for its aesthetic appeal and historical interest and carefully restored and reproduced to preserve its original detail and character.  There may be marks and fold lines visible which add to the authentic look.  The map is printed on 230gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish.  Most old maps were printed on uncoated rag or wood pulp papers and therefore a matte finish best represents the original map.