Ogilby also has a short section on new netherland, now calld new york, which gives the account of the transfer of sovereignty from. Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adornd with maps and sculptures, by john ogilby. The works primary value, however, lies in its extensive notes on southern africa and its splendid engraved maps, plans and viewsthis copy contains 53 plates altogetheras well as its more than 40 in. Funding is provided by the national endowment for the humanities, corporation for public broadcasting, pbs. Ogilby s road maps of england and wales from ogilby s britannia, 1675. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world featuring numerous authors and illustrations by john ogilby. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click download or read online button to get john ogilby 1600 1676 book now.
The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in those parts. John ogilby 474 30 35 40 45 at whose prayers venus converted the statue into a woman, of whom he begot paphus. William ogilby historical records and family trees related to william ogilby. Coronavirus covid19 global cases by the center for systems science and engineering csse at johns hopkins university jhu. He worked as a dancingmaster, courtier, and theater owner form 16201641. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither london. In 1671, ogilby published the america, translated from arnold montanus dutch text. Maroons and free blacks in spanish america, 1600s, thomas. This boomboclat died because he caught a case of big gay he sadly passed 5 days later. First edition in english of this classic early work on the americas including one of the first views of new york city ogilby, john, editor, translator. Sit conjux opto, non ausus, eburnea virgo, dicere pygmalion, similis mea dixit eburnae, etc. John ogilby was one who, from a late initiation into literature, made such a progress therein, as might well style him to be the prodigy of his time, sending into the world so many large and learned volumes, as well in verse as in prose, as will make posterity much indebted to his memory. November 1600 4 september 1676 was a scottish translator, impresario and cartographer. Ogilby john, in a dictionary of the booksellers and printers who were at work in england, scotland and ireland from 1641 to 1667, by henry robert plomer, london.
John ogilby 16001676 is described by the dictionary of national biography as a miscellaneous writer of a good family. Other large provinces and territories, with montanus, arnoldus on. What too few textbooks told you anthony hazard duration. However, ogilby added fresh material on the english colonies. Africa, being an accurate description 1670 history archive. Africa was the first volume in this series of ornate atlases. The first english edition, complete with arx carolina and map of virginia and florida.
By turns, he was dancingmaster, courtier, theatrical impresario, poet, translator, cartographer, and publisher. The rather impressive full title of the work in english reads the new and unknown world. Bibliographical society 1907 works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. The nine lives of john olgilby is published by duckworth. Henry ogilby to wed anne phillips in may the new york times. Aphra behn may have used ogilbys africa as source material for oroonoko 1688, a fictional narrative set in africa and south america. There is little suggestion of an inner life and i began to long for a gap or two where unknown beliefs and motivations might. Ogilby conceived an ambitious project, a multivolume description of the world, in 1669, which would include asia as the third volume, following africa and america. Earliest issues contain only the dutch maps and views, with the new english text. America, being the latest, and most accurate description. America was the second volume in ogilby s projected series of atlases.
An account of america, or the new world, by john ogilby. The book is richly illustrated throughout and features full page portraits, illustrations, and maps. Give me a wife, one like, pygmalion said, but durst not say, give me my ivory maid. Covid19 map johns hopkins coronavirus resource center. His organizing abilities must have been evident and. John ogilby 16001676 was a dance master, director of plays, translator, poet, cartagropher, bookseller and publisher. Ogilby s road maps of england and wales from ogilby s britannia, 1675 ogilby, john on. Bibliography a catalogue of the names of the general authors, both ancient and modern, besides later voyagers, consulted to the carrying on of this first volumn. Ogilby had the invaluable gift of always landing on his feet. Antique maps by john ogilby barry lawrence ruderman. Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. John ogilby 1600 1676 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Atlas japannensis 1670, america 1671, atlas chinensis 1671 and asia 1673 followed.
Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither, first edition in english, translated by john ogilby, engraved allegorical frontispiece, title printed in red and black, 49 engraved doublepage or folding plates and maps including general americas with california as an island, 6 single. This digital compilation was developed in support of the nypl website, the african american migration experience, a sweeping 500year historical narrative from the transatlantic slave trade to the western migration, the colonization movement, the great migration, and the contemporary immigration of caribbeans, haitians, and subsaharan africans. Africa first edition john ogilby bauman rare books. John ogilbys translation of the odyssey is especially. It was devised as a comprehensive guide to africa intended for a british readership and includes maps, topographical engravings and narrative descriptions of the countries, provinces, peoples and customs of that continent. Africa being an accurate description of the regions of.
Engraved frontispiece before letters, title printed in red and black, 56 engraved views and maps, of which 50 doublepage, numerous engravings throughout text. America, being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world. An injury left him with a limp and he became tutor to the children of the earl of strafford, lord deputy of ireland. America being the latest and most accurate description of the new world. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the.
Dec 09, 2016 the nine lives of john ogilby is not always satisfying as biography. Santo domingo, hispaniola, in john ogilby, america. Reporting america at war is a coproduction of insignia films and weta washington d. White house guidelines for opening up america again. John ogilby 16001676 was an english geographer and publisher, one of the most prominent of the seventeenth century. America being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither the conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in those parts also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers their habits.
Being the latest, and most accurate description of the nevv vvorld. Ogilby was granted a royal warrant by king charles ii 1630 1685 to publish a description of the whole world. I found a lot of interesting information about the spanish jews being negro, and shipped as slaves, if they didnt convert to roman christianity to sao tome island off the west coast of africa. America first edition john ogilby bauman rare books. Ogilbys road maps of england and wales from ogilbys.
Little is known of his early life but by 1619 he was apprenticed to john draper, a dancingmaster in london. Collected and translated from most authentick authors. Montanus was a protestant minister and headmaster of the latin school in the town of schoonhoven. Scottish translator john ogilby 16001676 had at least as many careers and changes of mind. The text, drawn in part from that of ogilbys contemporary olfert dapper, was the most extensive english account of africa published to date.
America, being an accurate description of the new world. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in. Dec 08, 2019 there were 479 such courts in ogilby s london of 1677, 472 alleys, and 172 yards, besides 128 inns, each of which, with its open courts for the standing of vehicles and its galleries, stood retired from the street on a spot which had once been the fair garden of a citizens house london in the time of the stuarts, p. Maps of old londonogilby wikisource, the free online library. This books contains supplement text, with illustrations of maps and geographic routing. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Best known for publishing the first british road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishing his work in handsome illustrated editions. John ogilby, born november 1600, in or near edinburghdied sept. Engravings in the text throughout, one folding map of jamaica only. Maroons and free blacks in spanish america, 1600s, thomas gage. Jun, 2019 ogilby john, in a dictionary of the booksellers and printers who were at work in england, scotland and ireland from 1641 to 1667, by henry robert plomer, london. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world. This enormous volume was published by john ogilby 16001676 in 1670. William ogilby historical records and family trees myheritage.
Engraved frontispiece, fine large engraved folding map of africa, and one folding doublepage view, 42 doublepage maps and views, 9 leaves with 14 plates, and numerous engraved vignettes in the text, headpieces and initials lacking the halftitle as often, view of. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with by john arnoldus montanus ogilby and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A new discription of carolina by order of the lords john ogilby america pdf download now john ogilby america pdf. It was devised as a comprehensive guide to africa intended for a british readership and includes maps, topographical engravings and narrative descriptions of the countries, provinces, peoples and customs of. He wrote books on church history, theology, the history of the low countries, and the peoples and cultures of the americas and australia. Atlas japannensis 1670, america 1671, atlas chinensis 1671, and asia 1673. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages. Mar 22, 1987 the future bride is the daughter of mr. This monumental work by the dutch writer arnoldus montanus 1625. The third in ogilby s series of atlases intended eventually to cover the whole world, to be funded through lotteries, subscription plans, and advertisements. The work contains the first extensive account of maryland and one of the earliest views of new york city. The book was translated and published in england by the editor and map publisher john ogilby under the title, america, being an accurate.
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