Sumatra - Norie c.1833 While the map meticulously labels

While the map meticulously labels ancient sites and provinces mentioned in classical literature

Decorative Cartouche: Features a stunning Rococo-style title cartouche in the upper right

combined with a dense network of place names that reflect the latest surveys of the era

Published: From Histoire Générale des Voyages

but as a theater of history

Sumatra - Norie c.1833 While the map meticulously labelsTitle: A Chart of the West Coast of Sumatra and Isles Adjacent Cartographer: John William Norie Origin: London, United Kingdom Date: Published January 1833 Technique: Large format copperplate engraving Navigating the Spice and Pepper Coast In 1833, the west coast of Sumatra was a high value but dangerous frontier for European trade. This chart tells the story of the perilous "Pepper Coast," where American and European ships vied for control of the