Sumatra - Norie c.1833 and the Straits Settlements (including

and the Straits Settlements (including Singapore

This map tells the story of a revolutionary moment in cartography

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

It is a breathtaking intersection of early science

or a depth sounding meticulously recorded by surveying vessels

Sumatra - Norie c.1833 and the Straits Settlements (includingTitle: 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