Map of the north west portion of the Victoria Nyanza [cartographic material] : constructed from Col. Grant's original map and bearings adapted to the astronomical observations of Captn. Speke by W. J. Turner / Engraved by Edwd. Weller.

Author
Grant, James Augustus, 1827-1892 [Browse]
Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : John Murray, 1876.
Description
  • Scale [ca. 1:1,530,000] ; (E 31°00'--E 33°00'/N 0°30'--S 1°50').
  • 1 map : col. ; 17 X 15 cm.

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Notes
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Route of Col. Grant from Rumanika's to M'tessa's, when alone in 1862, is shown.
  • Marshes and bogs along lakeshore, including their approximate depth and direction of flow, are shown.
  • From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 46 (1876), pp. 10-34; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v. 46 1876
With
  • Issued to accompany article: On Mr. H. M. Stanley's exploration of the Victoria Nyanza / by Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Grant, C.B., C.S.I. Read before the Royal Geographical Society, November 29, 1875.
  • Issued with: Map of the Victoria N'yanza, compiled from the original maps of Captn. Speke, Col. Grant & Mr. Stanley, adapted to the recorded observations of Captn. Speke by W. J. Turner. Call number: G8402.V5P53 1876 .R6
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  • Available also online through: Princeton University Libraries, Digital Map & Geographic Data Web site.
  • Online version of companion article available also through the JSTOR Web site. Access limited to subscribing member institutions only.
In
Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London Vol. 46 (1876), p. 10-34. London : John Murray
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