Sumatra - Norie c.1833 combined with a dense network

combined with a dense network of place names that reflect the latest surveys of the era

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

Johnston’s Map of New Zealand and New Guinea (1892)

Vandermaelen’s Index Map of Oceania (1827)

Sumatra - Norie c.1833 combined with a dense networkTitle: 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