1936 The Story Map of the West IndiesBy: Colortext Publications, Inc. Date: 1936 (Published) Chicago Original Size: 13 x 16. 25 inches (30. 9 cm x 38. 7 cm) This unusually bright, colorful poster map of the West Indies provides, true to its title as a 'Story Map', a marvelous and colorful journey through time, from what we presume are Columbus' famous seafaring trio of ships to later more stately European vessels, including man of war ships, frigates, more modern cruise ships, etc. The

This imaginative map can best be described as a subway-style diagram of the major Roman roads

The Rio de la Plata (Plata River) and its entire drainage system is beautifully illustrated

In addition

Southeast Asia

the house that belongs to Grandfather Know-All

The sun beams brightly down on the scene

The map presents the primary Japanese islands of Kyushu

Also featured are the cities of Olympia

Inventory #11176

and Janssons map of 1636

Many of his maps were published posthumously

photographer and author