Boston, its environs and harbour, with the rebels works raised against that town in 1775
Item Information
- Title:
- Boston, its environs and harbour, with the rebels works raised against that town in 1775
- Description:
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This Revolutionary War era map was based on British intelligence from the observations of Lieutenant Page and the plans of Captain Montressor. It was published in 1778 by the London publisher, William Faden. This, the second issue of the map, extends to the east to encompass Nahant Point, Nantasket Head, Broad Sound, and many islands including the Brewsters and Light House. It also delineates fortifications and troop positions with emphasis on “rebel lines” (American) thrown up in 1775 around Roxbury and Cambridge.
- Creator:
- Page, Thomas Hyde, Sir, 1746-1821
- Contributor:
- Montrésor, John, 1736-1799
- Contributor:
- Faden, William, 1749-1836
- Name on Item:
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from the observations of Lieut. Page of His Majesty's Corps of Engineers, and from the plans of Capt. Montresor
- Date:
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1778
- Format:
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Maps/Atlases
- Location:
- Private Collection
- Collection (local):
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Mapping Boston Collection
- Subjects:
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Fortification--Massachusetts--Boston--Maps--Early works to 1800
Boston (Mass.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps--Early works to 1800
- Places:
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Suffolk (county)Boston
- Extent:
- 1 map ; 45 x 87 cm.
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/3f462x23g
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
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