Old Map of Brazil's Coastline by Blaeu, 1662: Pernambuco, Itamaracá, Recife, Olinda, Sugar Cane, Ships devon Rua da Prata

Rua da Prata

the River Esk is a picturesque waterway renowned for its salmon and trout fishing

including Donabate Beach

as the area belonged to Japan at the time

Old Map of Brazil's Coastline by Blaeu, 1662: Pernambuco, Itamaracá, Recife, Olinda, Sugar Cane, Ships devon Rua da PrataThe "Praefecturae Paranambucae Pars Borealis una cum Praefectura de Itamaraca," crafted by the esteemed cartographer Johannes Blaeu in 1662, is a masterpiece that captures the intricate beauty and historical significance of the Brazilian coastline. This map, one of the first to reflect Dutch rather than Portuguese interests in Brazil, is a testament to the meticulous work of Blaeu and the broader efforts of the Dutch West India Company. It highlights