A detailed map of Brazil showing cities, regions, mountains and the extensive river system.
Lucas’ General Atlas is considered one of the finest general atlases produced in the USA at the time, due to its high quality paper, excellent engraving and attractive colouring. It was designed by Lucas and engraved by Young and Delleker.
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