Amerika/Südamerika-Süd Châtelain, 1713kol. 51 x 40 cm Copper Plate, Hand Colored This is a beautiful, detailed map of the southern part of South America. It includes the countries of Paraguay, Chile, Tierra del Fuego and the present-day Argentina, which is described as the land of Magellan. The latitude of Capricorn, is clearly listed. On the bottom left is a description in French. The map is orientated north and on the seas the traces of the routes of various explorers are shown. Special features of the fauna, such as a Penguin, are shown.On many islands the date of discovery is recorded.
