1824 Louis Vivien Large Antique Map of Russia in Europe South America which enabled Cook to calculate

which enabled Cook to calculate his longitudinal position with much greater accuracy

state located outside North America

and the Empire\'s population grew to an estimated 50 to 90 million inhabitants (roughly 20% of the world\'s population at the time) The 500-year-old republic which preceded it had been severely destabilized in a series of civil wars and political conflict

Between 1772 and 1775 Hodges accompanied James Cook to the Pacific as the expeditions artist

Cook\\\'s arrival coincided with the Makahiki

1824 Louis Vivien Large Antique Map of Russia in Europe South America which enabled Cook to calculateTitle : Carte La Russie D Europe 1824 Size: 27 1 2in x 23in (700mm x 585mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Date : 1824 Ref #: 40704 Description: This finely engraved original large antique map of Russia in Europe by Louis Vivien in his Elephant Folio atlas, Atlas Universal General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: Heavy and stable Paper color : off white Age of map color: Original Colors used: Blue, pink, yellow, green General color