This is the German edition of C.F. Volney's map of North America showing the Gulf Stream and prevailing winds. This is one of the earliest German maps to focus on the Gulf Stream, which is labeled Canal von Bahama. The Gulf Stream was continually remapped as more voyages were taken, and thus this map shows the Altes Bette (old bed, or ancient bed) and the Neues Bette (new bed). Two notes in northern Canada indicate the discoveries of Alexander Mackenzie and Samuel Hearne, and a note that stretches from Canada through the U.S. indicates "plains, or massive expanses of meadows like in Tartary." In Central America, Honduras is named Mosquitos.

References: Howes #V141.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed, with faint toning along the folds and a few small, insignificant spots. The top margin is trimmed close at left, but is still adequate for framing.