KITCHIN, Thomas (1718-1784)).
Map of the World with the New Discoveries on Mercator's Projection.
Engraved map.
London: Cadell, 1783.
14 3/4" x 20 7/8" sheet.

This map presents an interesting view of the world in 1783 with emphasis on British interests and discoveries. The Eastern U.S. is still labeled British Colonies. The remainder of North America lacks boundaries, although the areas of New Albion, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Canada are named. San Francisco Bay is named Port Sir Francis Drake. The islands of the Pacific Ocean receive special attention, highlighting the discoveries of Capt. Cook, with O-Why-Hee featured within the Sandwich Islands. Australia (New Holland) is almost fully delineated, except Tasmania (Van Diemens Land) is shown attached to the mainland. Asiatic Russia is made up of the Government of Siberia and the Government of Irkutsk. Cook’s Str. separates Asia and North America.