Old Map of County Galway, 1685: Galway, Connemara, Lough Corrib, Kylemore Abbey, Aran Islands john arrowsmith known for its rich biodiversity

known for its rich biodiversity

A perfect addition to any cartophile's collection

There are lovely vignettes of each horse breed

and although the Allies far outweigh the Axis in population and area

Old Map of County Galway, 1685: Galway, Connemara, Lough Corrib, Kylemore Abbey, Aran Islands john arrowsmith known for its rich biodiversityThis map of County Galway, originally published in 1685 by Sir William Petty, is a detailed political and physical map that provides a wealth of information about the region. The map is based on the Down Survey of Ireland, the first ever detailed land survey on a national scale anywhere in the world, which was undertaken from 1656 to 1658. Petty's map is a reduced scale version of the original Down Survey, but it still manages to pack in an impressive