Richard Hakluyt, the Principal Navigations, London Possibly 1599 - 1889

Richard Hakluyt's "The Principal Navigations" is a world map created between 1599 and 1889 that depicts the world as it was known at the time. The map, which uses a grid system to illustrate longitude and latitude, features detailed outlines of continents and the surrounding bodies of water. The text at the bottom reads "Richard Hakluyt, The Principal Navigations, London, 1589" and includes an ornate design, possibly a royal seal, in the upper left corner of the artwork. The map is currently located at The Art Institute of Chicago.