Tataria, from "Court Game of Geography" 1838 - 1855

"Tataria" is a hand-colored engraved map from the "Court Game of Geography," a set of 52 maps produced by William and Henry Rock in 1838-1855. The map shows the region of Central Asia known as Tataria, which encompassed parts of modern-day Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The map's detailed depiction of rivers, cities, and geographic features like the Aral Sea and the Kirgeez Hordes, showcases the cartographic advancements of the time. The map's inclusion in the "Court Game of Geography" suggests its intended audience was likely children and those interested in learning about geography.