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 |