Descriptio Malaccae

infoc.1600-1699

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Latin text on the reverse of this map describes Malacca, including crops and products (rice, pepper, spices, pearls), precious metals (gold, silver and tin), and animals (sheep, elephant), showing the city’s importance to European trade at the time.

Details
Date
c.1600-1699
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Features

Plantation/Forestry Area

Domesticated Animals

Crops

Mining

Mountain/Volcano

Reef

Shoal

Temperature Data

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Descriptio Malaccae [map]
Barcode
B18153009E
Extent
2 scans.
Description
This is a map of Malacca, drawn in the early 17th century. It also shows the other coastal towns of the Malay Peninsula and eastern Sumatra. Includes a written description of Malacca.
Imprint
[S.l. : s.n., 16--?]
Date Published
1600-1699
BRN
12506032

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