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Description

Striking map of the North Polar regions, published by Fullarton & Co.

The map includes a detailed hemispherical map of the Arctic Regions with inset map of the Wellington Channel and Melville Island.

The two maps are surrounded by vignettes of Arctic landscapes, wildlife, and native people. The vignettes include:

  • H.M.S. Terror thrown up by the ice in frozen strait
  • "Prince Albert" surrounded by icebergs in Melville Bay
  • Cape Hotham with H.M.S. Pioneer and Resolute
  • Numerous native costumes and scenes
Reference
Tooley Australia 659