EASTERN
UNITED STATES

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Scale bar in English Miles showing 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 miles.
A detailed historical map of Eastern United States, showing the Atlantic coastline, major cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario). The map includes a coordinate grid with latitude and longitude lines, a scale bar, and a compass rose. Numerous place names and geographical features are labeled throughout the region.
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A detailed historical map of the United States and surrounding regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and parts of Central America. The map features a grid system with latitude lines from 21 to 36 and longitude lines from 81 to 94. Major cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Memphis are labeled, along with numerous smaller towns and geographical features. The Gulf of Mexico is prominently labeled at the bottom, and the Atlantic Ocean is on the right. The map also shows the coastline of Florida and parts of Central America, including the Isthmus of Panama and the Gulf of Panama.

This is a historical map of the United States, showing the coastline, major cities, and geographical features. The map is framed by a grid of latitude and longitude lines. Latitude lines are marked on the left side at 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 degrees. Longitude lines are marked at the top and bottom at 94, 92, 90, 88, 86, and 84 degrees. The Gulf of Mexico is labeled at the bottom center. The Atlantic Ocean is on the right side. Major cities and towns are labeled throughout the map, including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, Atlanta, and many others. The map also shows the coastline of Florida and parts of Central America, including the Isthmus of Panama and the Gulf of Panama. The map is a detailed representation of the United States and its surrounding regions, likely from a historical atlas or geographical work.

A detailed historical nautical chart of the Atlantic coast of North America and the Bahamas, titled 'SOUTHERN PART. PLATE IV.' The map shows the coastline from Virginia to Florida, including major cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and New York, and numerous bays and inlets. The Bahamas are shown in the center, with labels for New Providence, Eleuthera, and others. The Gulf of Florida is at the bottom left. The map is overlaid with a latitude and longitude grid, with longitudes from 80 to 70 and latitudes from 24 to 36. The word 'ATLANTIC' is written vertically in the center. The chart is signed 'Engraved by S. Hall Burry & S. R. Conshery' at the bottom right.

This is a detailed historical nautical chart of the Atlantic coast of North America and the Bahamas, titled "SOUTHERN PART. PLATE IV." The map shows the coastline from Virginia to Florida, including major cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and New York, and numerous bays and inlets. The Bahamas are shown in the center, with labels for New Providence, Eleuthera, and others. The Gulf of Florida is at the bottom left. The map is overlaid with a latitude and longitude grid, with longitudes from 80 to 70 and latitudes from 24 to 36. The word "ATLANTIC" is written vertically in the center. The chart is signed "Engraved by S. Hall Burry & S. R. Conshery" at the bottom right.

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A detailed historical nautical map of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding regions, including Florida, the Bahamas, Central America, and the Caribbean. The map features a grid with latitude and longitude lines, showing coastlines, major cities, and numerous islands and reefs. Key geographical features include the Florida Reef, Old Bahama Bank, and the Mosquito Gulf. Major regions labeled include Mexico, Honduras, Central America, and the Bahamas. The map is oriented with North at the top.

This historical nautical map depicts the Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding regions, including Florida, the Bahamas, Central America, and the Caribbean. The map is oriented with North at the top and includes a grid of latitude and longitude lines.

Key Regions and Labels:

  • GULF OF MEXICO: The central body of water.
  • FLORIDA: The peninsula at the top right, showing the Florida Reef, Florida Keys, and various coastal towns like St. Augustine, Pensacola, and Tampa.
  • OLD BAHAMA BANK: A large landmass in the upper right, containing numerous islands and towns such as Nassau, New Providence, and Grand Cayman.
  • MEXICO: The western landmass, showing the Gulf of California, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the state of Yucatan with cities like Mérida and Mérida de Yucatan.
  • HONDURAS: The landmass in the center, showing the Gulf of Honduras and cities like Tegucigalpa and Tegucigalpa de la Sierra.
  • CENTRAL AMERICA: The landmass in the lower center, showing the Gulf of Fonseca and cities like León, Guatemala, and San Salvador.
  • CARIBBEAN SEA: The body of water to the south of Central America.
  • Mosquito Gulf: The body of water to the east of Central America.
  • Caribbean Islands: Numerous islands are shown, including the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Lesser Antilles.

Geographical Features:

  • Florida Reef: A large reef system off the coast of Florida.
  • Old Bahama Bank: A large landmass in the upper right.
  • Florida Keys: A chain of small islands off the coast of Florida.
  • Yucatan Peninsula: A large peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Gulf of Honduras: A body of water between Central America and the Caribbean.
  • Gulf of Fonseca: A body of water between Central America and the Caribbean.
  • Mosquito Gulf: A body of water to the east of Central America.

Coastal Towns and Islands:

  • Florida Coast: St. Augustine, Pensacola, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Miami.
  • Bahamas: Nassau, New Providence, Grand Cayman, George Town, and other smaller islands.
  • Mexico Coast: Mérida, Mérida de Yucatan, Campeche, and various smaller towns.
  • Honduras Coast: Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa de la Sierra, and other towns.
  • Central America Coast: León, Guatemala, San Salvador, and other towns.

The map is a detailed representation of the region's geography, including coastlines, major cities, and numerous islands and reefs. It is oriented with North at the top and includes a grid of latitude and longitude lines.

WEST INDIES
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Inset map of the Panama Railway, showing the route from Panama City to Colon, crossing the Isthmus of Panama. The map includes labels for various cities and geographical features like the Table Land of Chagres.
Tropic of Cancer
Main map of the West Indies showing the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and various islands including Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Lesser Antilles. The map is framed by a coordinate grid with longitude and latitude lines.

The main map of the West Indies shows the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Key regions include:

  • Hispaniola: Includes Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with major cities like Port-au-Prince, Santo Domingo, and Cap-Haïtien.
  • Puerto Rico: Located in the northern part of the island.
  • Virgin Islands: A chain of islands including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and St. Thomas.
  • Lesser Antilles: A chain of islands including St. Vincent, Grenada, Barbados, and the Windward Islands.
  • Other Islands: Includes the Azores, Madeira, and various smaller islands in the Atlantic.

The map is framed by a coordinate grid with longitude lines at 70, 65, and 60 degrees West, and latitude lines at 20, 25, and 30 degrees North. A scale bar at the top indicates distances in English Miles (0, 50, 100, 200, 300).

JAMAICA.
Longitude West from Greenwich 70 65
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Filaria medinensis.
Illustrations of Filaria medinensis, showing two views of the long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Trichocephalus dispar.
Illustration of Trichocephalus dispar, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Strongylus gigas.
Illustration of Strongylus gigas, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Linguatula tenuis.
Illustration of Linguatula tenuis, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Ascaris lumbricoides.
Illustration of Ascaris lumbricoides, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Tetrarhynchus linguatus.
Illustration of Tetrarhynchus linguatus, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Gysticercus finna.
Illustration of Gysticercus finna, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Genurus cerebralis.
Illustration of Genurus cerebralis, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Illustration of Genurus cerebralis, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Illustration of Fasciola hepatica, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Fasciola hepatica.
Illustration of Fasciola hepatica, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Illustration of Polystoma pinguicola, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Polystoma pinguicola.
Illustration of Polystoma integerrimum, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Polystoma integerrimum.
Illustration of Polystoma integerrimum, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Illustration of Cycloptylus bellones, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Cycloptylus bellones.
Illustration of Cycloptylus bellones, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Illustration of Lerna branchialis, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Lerna branchialis.
Illustration of Anchorella lagenula, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Anchorella lagenula.
Illustration of Chondracanthus cyphus, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Chondracanthus cyphus.
Illustration of Sphyraena levigatus, showing a long, thin, and highly coiled worm.
Sphyraena levigatus.
Penella filosa.
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Figure 1: Spatangus purpureus, a heart-shaped sea urchin with numerous spines. A detailed scientific illustration of a heart-shaped sea urchin, Spatangus purpureus. The central part of the heart is covered in fine, radiating spines, while the outer edges are densely covered with much longer, thicker spines. The overall shape is a symmetrical heart.
Spatangus purpureus.
Figure 2: Echinogymnus minutus, showing two views of the organism and a detail of its structure. A scientific illustration of Echinogymnus minutus. It shows two views of the organism: a dorsal view on the left and a ventral view on the right. Above them is a small detail showing a cross-section of the organism's body wall, revealing internal structures.
Echinogymnus minutus.
Figure 3: Echinus excentricus, a spherical sea urchin with concentric rings of spines. A scientific illustration of Echinus excentricus, a spherical sea urchin. The surface is covered with numerous spines arranged in distinct, concentric rings or bands around the globe.
Echinus excentricus.
Figure 4: Gilanis hystrix, a sea urchin with long, radiating spines. A scientific illustration of Gilanis hystrix, a sea urchin. It features a central body with a very large number of long, thin, radiating spines extending outwards in all directions, giving it a star-like appearance.
Gilanis hystrix.
Figure 5: Pentacrinus europaeus, showing a detailed view of the organism's structure. A scientific illustration of Pentacrinus europaeus. It shows a detailed view of the organism's structure, including a central stalk, a circular ring, and several long, feathery arms or tentacles extending from the top.
Pentacrinus europaeus.
Figure 3a: A detail of a sea urchin's shell structure. A scientific illustration showing a detail of a sea urchin's shell structure, labeled 3a. It depicts a cross-section of the shell, revealing the internal chambers and the arrangement of spines.
Figure 3b: A detail of a sea urchin's shell structure. A scientific illustration showing another detail of a sea urchin's shell structure, labeled 3b. It depicts a cross-section of the shell, revealing the internal chambers and the arrangement of spines.
Figure 5: Asterias rubens, a five-pointed starfish. A scientific illustration of Asterias rubens, a five-pointed starfish. It shows the dorsal view of the starfish, highlighting its five arms and the intricate pattern of small spines on its surface.
Asterias rubens, Blainv.
Figure 6: Comatulida Adrenae, a sea fan with long, feathery arms. A scientific illustration of Comatulida Adrenae, a sea fan. It shows a large, fan-shaped organism with many long, feathery arms radiating from a central point.
Comatulida Adrenae.
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Holothuria tubulosa
Illustration of a Holothuria tubulosa, a sea cucumber, showing its elongated, dark body covered in numerous small, light-colored tubercles or spines.
Illustration of a Holothuria papillosa, a sea cucumber, showing its elongated, light-colored body with a central longitudinal ridge and a crown of small, pointed spines at the top.
Holothuria papillosa
Illustration of a Physalis pelagica, a sea pen, showing its large, bell-shaped, ribbed calyx and a long, thick, segmented stem with numerous fine, root-like tentacles.
Physalis pelagica
Illustration of a Rhizophysa filiformis, a sea pen, showing its long, thin, branching stem and a small, oval-shaped calyx at the top.
Rhizophysa filiformis
Published by A. & C. Black, Edinburgh.
Illustration of a Diphya campanulifera, showing a detailed view of its bell-shaped calyx and the internal structure of its tentacles.
Illustration of a Diphya campanulifera, showing another view of its bell-shaped calyx and internal structure.
Illustration of a Diphya campanulifera, showing a third view of its bell-shaped calyx and internal structure.
Diphya campanulifera
Illustration of a Noctiluca miliaris, showing three circular cross-sections of the organism, each with a central core and radiating internal structures.
Noctiluca miliaris
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Illustration 1: Pelagia panopyra, a jellyfish with a bell-shaped umbrella and long, thin tentacles.

Pelagia panopyra.

Illustration 2: Rhizostoma Aldrovandi, a jellyfish with a large, circular, patterned umbrella and several thick, branching tentacles.

Rhizostoma Aldrovandi.

Illustration 3: Cyprae (Idya) elongatus, a small, elongated, segmented organism.

Cyprae (Idya) elongatus.

Illustration 4: Berenice aurischnina, a long, slender, segmented organism with numerous fine, hair-like appendages along its body.

Berenice aurischnina.

Illustration 5: Alancea vermiculata, a small, segmented organism with a central longitudinal structure.

Alancea vermiculata.

Illustration 6: Cestum Veneris, a long, thin, segmented organism with a distinct head and tail, shown in two views.

Cestum Veneris.

Illustration 7: Velella limbosa, a small, flat, segmented organism with a central structure and numerous fine appendages.

Velella limbosa.

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Illustration of Actinia corallina, a colonial hydrozoan with a central cup and numerous tentacles.

Actinia corallina.

Illustration of a circular colony of Actinia corallina showing the arrangement of polyps.
Illustration of Zoanthus sociatus, showing individual polyps with long tentacles and a central stalk.

Zoanthus sociatus.

Illustration of Corallina rubra, a branching colonial hydrozoan.

Corallina rubra.

Illustration of a cross-section of a colonial hydrozoan colony, showing the internal structure of the polyps.

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Illustration of Thalassianthus aster, a circular colonial hydrozoan with a central eye spot.

Thalassianthus aster.

Illustration of Lacanaria campanula, showing a star-shaped colony and a single polyp with long tentacles.

Lacanaria campanula.

Illustration of Pungia crassituberculata, a circular colonial hydrozoan with many short tentacles.

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Pungia crassituberculata.

Illustration of Caryophyllia fasciata, a fan-shaped colonial hydrozoan.

Caryophyllia fasciata.

Illustration of Prunatula grisea, a single polyp with a long, curved, and feathery tentacle.

Prunatula grisea.

Illustration of Alcyonium aurantiacum, a branching colonial hydrozoan.

Alcyonium aurantiacum.

Illustration of Renilla violacea, a colonial hydrozoan with two large, dark, oval-shaped polyps.

Renilla violacea.

Illustration of Hydra fusca, showing a long, thin, and highly convoluted body with a central stalk and a small mouth.

10.

Hydra fusca.

Illustration of Sertularia tamariscus, a thin, branching colonial hydrozoan.

12.

Illustration of Sertularia tamariscus, showing a more detailed view of the branching structure.

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Sertularia tamariscus.

Illustration of Acetabulum mediterraneum, a colonial hydrozoan with circular, cup-shaped polyps.

13.

Acetabulum mediterraneum.

Illustration of Hydra fusca, showing a single polyp with a long, thin body and a small mouth.

14.

Hydra fusca.

Illustration of Crystallia mucida, a colonial hydrozoan with a central stalk and numerous small, circular polyps.

15.

Crystallia mucida.

Small detail illustration of a polyp or colony.

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A blank, aged, yellowish-brown page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows significant water damage, including large, irregular brown stains and discoloration, particularly along the right edge and bottom. The texture appears slightly grainy and worn.This image shows a blank, aged, yellowish-brown page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a textured, slightly grainy appearance. There are significant signs of water damage, including large, irregular brown stains and discoloration, particularly along the right edge and bottom. The overall color is a mottled yellowish-brown, with darker areas where the water damage is more severe. The right edge of the page shows a slight vertical line, possibly indicating the binding or the edge of the book.
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Embossed coat of arms of the United Kingdom on a maroon book cover.The image shows the front cover of a maroon-colored book. The cover is decorated with embossed patterns, including a decorative border at the top and bottom and a central crest. The crest features a shield supported by two lions, with a banner below it. The text on the banner is in Latin: "REGIO DEI GRATIA REGIS" on the top line and "HIS MAJESTAS" on the bottom line. The maroon color has a fine, pebbled texture. There is a small, dark, diagonal mark on the upper left side of the cover.