John Melish (June 13, 1771 – December 30, 1822) was a Scottish mapmaker who published some of the earliest maps of the United States (US).
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John Melish
Geographer
John Melish was a Scottish mapmaker who published some of the earliest maps of the United States. In 1816, he created the first map of the United States extending to the Pacific Ocean. Wikipedia
Born: June 13, 1771, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died: December 30, 1822 (age 51 years), Philadelphia, PA
Books
Travels in The United States
Travels in the United States of America, in the Years 1806 & 1807, and 1809, 1810, & 1811: Including an Account of Passages Betwixt America and Britain, and Travels Through Various Parts of Great Britain, Ireland, and Upper Canada ; Illustrated by Eight Maps
1812
Account of a Society at Harmony (twenty-five Miles from Pittsburg) Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harmony in 1811: From Travels in the United States of America
The Traveller's Manual and Description of the United States: Comprising Geographical, Historical, and Statistical Details of the Union, and of Each State, Being a Compendium of Information and a Useful Accompaniment to a Map of the Country
A Geographical Description of the United States: With the Contiguous Countries, Including Mexico and the West Indies; Intended as an Accompaniment to Melish's Map of These Countries
1822
John Melish (1771-1822) was a mapmaker and publisher who produced some of the best maps in early America. Born in Scotland, he moved to the West Indies in ...
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John Melish (1771-1822) was the most prominent American mapmaker of his generation, even though his cartographic career lasted only a decade.
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John Melish (1771-1822) was the most prominent American mapmaker of his generation, even though his cartographic career lasted only a decade.
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John Melish (June 13, 1771 - 1822) was an early 19th century American writer, publisher and mapmaker based at 209 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Title. Map of the United States of America : with the contiguous British and Spanish possessions. Names. Melish, John, 1771-1822. Created / Published.
May 8, 2018 ˇ One of the most important maps that John Melish created was a Map of the United States with the Contiguous British & Spanish Possessions (1816).
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This world map and accompanying book is by the great American geographer and cartographer provides a text to accompany Melish's map of the world on the ...
The Online Books Page. Online Books by. John Melish. (Melish, John, 1771-1822). A Wikipedia article about this author is available.
I have the pleasure of presenting You with a Copy of my new map and Description of the United States and Contiguous Countries, which I respectfully Submit to ...