Senex, John. A New Map of America from the latest observations. London, 1719. Artists_Jacques le Moyne de Morgues Robert was commissioned by Gaston

Robert was commissioned by Gaston d'Orleans

and that the island ranges from China to New Spain

Duke of Lorraine

gave copies to his teams of explorers - among them

Senex, John. A New Map of America from the latest observations. London, 1719. Artists_Jacques le Moyne de Morgues Robert was commissioned by GastonJohn Senex A New Map of America from the latest observations London, 1719 20 3 4" x 25 1 4" This detailed map of the Americas by John Senex, a leading English cartographer, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 18th century geographic knowledge and misconceptions. One of its most notable features is the depiction of California as an island, a persistent cartographic error that originated in the 17th century and was perpetuated by European mapmakers,