Translated by the bookseller ogilby from the original dutch in 1671, the book provides an account of the newly discovered lands in the americas. Martin luther kings i have a dream speech told african americans who they were and somehow 50 years later they have amnesia. This large encyclopedic geocartographical book about the new world was written by arnoldus montanus, variously described as explorer. Arnoldus montanus, dutch brazil, and the reemergence of. Description of new netherland, 1671 classic reprint by montanus, arnoldus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1671, ogilby published the america, translated from arnold montanus dutch text. He wrote books on church history, theology, the history of the low countries, and the peoples and cultures of the americas and australia. In spite of the addition of new text material, especially on british america, and the provision of three new maps on maryland, jamaica and barbados, the present version in english is basically the same work as the dutch original, and hence ogilbys authorship cannot be maintained. Description of the native americans of carolina 1671 mind you carolina and florida was combined territory this talks about the carolina area carolinas account of ogilby, john. He publis hed bo oks on theology, history, and geography of both the netherlands and faraway count ries. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. However, ogilby added fresh material on the english colonies, supplied by the proprietors of the various colonies.
The conquest of the vast empires of mexico an, and description of new netherland, 1671 classic reprint, and more on. The map appeared in the last 2 editions of john ogilbys seminal america. Other large provinces and territories, with montanus, arnoldus on. Wonderful, partly oldcoloured copper engraving by arnold montanus our cartographer of the month in november out of.
Arnoldus montanus books list of books by author arnoldus. In the 1671 edition of john ogilbys 160076 america, being an accurate description of the new world, many images of native americans are based on the work of arnoldus montanus c 16251683. It was published, after translation into english, by john ogilby. See all books authored by arnoldus montanus, including america, being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world. Buy online, view images and see past prices for montanus from 1671 map of central america. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world classic reprint montanus, arnoldus on.
Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Arnoldus montanus new and unknown world 1671 with images. The work was later translated into english, with various alterations, by john. Arnoldus montanus new and unknown world 1671 african. Native american survival tips that survive the test of time for hundreds of years and able. He published books on theology, history, and geography of both the netherlands and faraway countries. An accurate description of the new world college of st george. This monumental work by the dutch writer arnoldus montanus 1625. Virginae partis australis et floridae partis orientalis. America topics america genres books illustrations maps prints notes statement of responsibility. Discover book depositorys huge selection of arnoldus montanus books online. Montanus was a jesuit and apparently sought illustrations that emphasized the nonchristian, heathen character of native american religion. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Montanus was a protestant minister and headmaster of the latin school in the town of schoonhoven.
Johnson for the author, and are to be had at his house in white fryers edition, in english. America, being the latest, and most accurate description. Printed by the author, and are to be had at his house library locations rare book division shelf locator. In 1671 cartographer and bookseller, john ogilby, published america, being an. He became a minister in schellingwoude in and in schoonhoven in, where he also became headmaster of the latin school. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages. He became a minister in schellingwoude in 1653 and in schoonhoven in 1667, where he also became. A group of three maps from arnoldus montanus 1671 atlas. The conquest of the vast empires of mexico and peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several european plantations in those parts. Containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither. The book is lavishly illustrated with 125 copper engravings, including 32 folded. America, being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world. These three maps were first published in montanus s landmark amerika, perhaps the greatest illustrated book on the new world produced in the 17th century.
Montanus arnoldus 1625 1683, first edition abebooks. America, being an accurate description of the new world 1671. Engraved allegorical title short tear repaired, letterpress title in black and red with vignette. Was regelmatig je handen en blijf op voldoende afstand van anderen. Early 20thcentury half mottled calf and marbled boards, spine with raised bands, red morocco. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world, published in london in 1671. Being the latest, and most accurate description of the new world classic reprint. The hidden truth is that the first americans are the socalled black people who occupy the ghettoes, slums or povertystricken areas in all parts of america whether it be north, south or central america. Arnoldus montanus amsterdam, 1625 schoonhoven, 1683 was een nederlandse theoloog en historicus. Also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers. Arnoldus montanus new and unknown world 1671 the public. Map, available online, 1671, montanus, arnoldus library of. The rather impressive full title of the work in english reads the new and unknown world. This large encyclopedic geocartographical book about the new world was written by arnoldus montanus, variously described as explorer, missionary and trader but who published a number of other important works.