| RefNo | L&P/2/129 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, 'Carte triangulaire de la France [geometric map of France]' from Cesar Francois Cassini de Thury to Hans Sloane |
| Date | 25 March 1750 |
| Description | Subject: Geography
This is the first topographic map of France, based on geodesic triangulation.
Read 10 May 1750 |
| Language | French |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3195 | Cassini de Thury; Cesar Francois (1714 - 1784) | 1714 - 1784 |
| NA8406 | Sloane; Sir; Hans (1660 - 1753); physician and collector | 1660 - 1753 |