The Cartography of the Northwest Coast of America to the Year 1800, Volume I

Henry R. Wagner

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Year: 2023
• eBook ISBN: 9780520346642
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Naturwissenschaften
• Subtopic: Geographie

Explore the fascinating evolution of cartography in The Cartography of the Northwest Coast of America to the Year 1800, Volume 1. This comprehensive work delves into the voyages and explorations of the 16th century, revealing how early adventurers and cartographers mapped the northwest coast of America. From Cabo San Lucas to the Arctic, this volume examines the speculative and often imaginative cartographical representations of a region long shrouded in mystery. The book begins by tracing the influence of explorers like Sebastian Vizcaino and the impact of mistaken geographical assumptions from the time of Columbus. It highlights how early European explorers, driven by dreams of wealth and discovery, began to chart the coastline despite immense geographical and logistical challenges. The evolution of maps—filled with inaccuracies, gaps, and speculative theories—offers readers a window into the mindset of the era, revealing how cartographers attempted to fill in the unknown. Rich in historical detail and analysis, this volume illuminates how the Northwest coast's remote and formidable nature kept it on the fringes of exploration, while its cartographical representation evolved with each new discovery. For historians, cartography enthusiasts, and those captivated by the early voyages of discovery, this volume provides a richly detailed look into the development of maps and the voyages that shaped our understanding of the Pacific Northwest. This title was originally published in 1937.
Explore the fascinating evolution of cartography in The Cartography of the Northwest Coast of America to the Year 1800, Volume 1. This comprehensive work delves into the voyages and explorations of the 16th century, revealing how early adventurers and car

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• CONTENTS 1
• Introduction
• Chapter I IMAGINARY GEOGRAPHY: THE FIRST PERIOD
• Chapter II THE FIRST DISCOVERY PERIOD, 1533-1543
• Chapter III ALARCÓN AND CORONADO
• Chapter IV THE DISCOVERIES OF BOLAÑOS AND CABRILLO
• Chapter V IMAGINARY GEOGRAPHY: THE SECOND PERIOD THE STRAIT OF ANIAN
• Chapter VI GERARD MERCATOR’S “CARTA MARINA” (75)
• Chapter VII THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE REVIVED
• Chapter VII ENGLISH MAPS OF SPANISH ORIGIN
• Chapter IX LATER EXPLORATIONS OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY
• Chapter X NEW CABRILLO INFORMATION
• Chapter XI PETER PLANCIUS
• Chapter XII HONDIUS AND BLAEU
• Chapter XIII THE EXPEDITION OF VIZCAINO AND HIS DISCOVERIES
• Chapter XIV CARTOGRAPHY FROM 1630 TO SANSON
• Chapter XV CARTOGRAPHY IN THE LATTER PART OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY NICOLAS SANSON
• Chapter XVI THE NORTH PACIFIC IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
• Chapter XVII THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY—GUILLAUME DELISLE AND HIS FOLLOWERS
• Chapter XVIII CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND DISAPPEARS
• Chapter XIX SPANISH MAPS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
• Chapter XX SPANISH EXPLORATIONS ON THE PENINSULA
• Chapter XXI RUSSIAN DISCOVERIES
• Chapter XXII THE DELISLE-BUACHE FANTASY
• Chapter XXIII THE RESUMPTION OF SPANISH EXPLORATIONS THE “EXPEDICIÓN SACRA”
• Chapter XXIV THE PÉREZ EXPEDITION OF 1774
• Chapter XXV THE HEZETA EXPEDITION OF 1775
• Chapter XXVI CARTOGRAPHICAL RESULTS ATTAINED BY 1779
• Chapter XXVII THE VOYAGE OF JAMES COOK, 1776-1780
• Chapter XXVIII THE ARTEAGA EXPEDITION OF 1779
• Chapter XXIX THE EXPLORATION OF THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL COAST
• Chapter XXX THE VOYAGE OF M. DE LA PÉROUSE
• Chapter XXXI THE MARTÍNEZ EXPEDITION OF 1788
• Chapter XXXII FUR-TRADING ENTERPRISES
• Chapter XXXIII THE OCCUPATION OF NOOTKA IN 1789
• Chapter XXXIV THE SPANISH CAMPAIGN OF 1790
• Chapter XXXV THE ELIZA EXPEDITION OF 1791
• Chapter XXXVI THE MALASPINA EXPEDITION
• Chapter XXXVII THE CAMPAIGN OF 1792
• Chapter XXX VIII THE ELIZA-MARTÍNEZ Y ZAYAS EXPEDITION OF 1793
• Chapter XXXIX THE VANCOUVER EXPEDITIONS
• Conclusion
• INDEX