1676 John Speed Antique Atlas Title Pages x 2 Empire of Great Britaine & World Falklands As he sailed toward Tahiti

As he sailed toward Tahiti he discovered Toobouai (Tubuai) Island on 13 August 1777 where they stayed for 6 weeks

The traditional sturdy Norman architecture was eventually replaced over the next two centuries by a more elegant Gothic style

Re-discovery of the Ptolemy Texts:  Following the fall of the Roman Empire

Cook attempted to resume his exploration of the Northern Pacific

Grave sites from the 2nd and 6th century also attest to dense settlement in Gallo-Roman and Merovingian times

1676 John Speed Antique Atlas Title Pages x 2 Empire of Great Britaine & World Falklands As he sailed toward TahitiTitle : The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World by John Speed London Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell 1676; The Achievement of our Soveraigne King Charles the 11D. Date : 1676 Size: 22 1 2in x 17 1 2in (570mm x 445mm) Ref #: 42005 42006 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Price: $1250. 00US Description: This original beautifully hand coloured, copper plate engraved antique Title and Dedication Pages