John Gould (1804-1881), Larus islandicus [Iceland Gull] importantamericanmaps the types of soils to

the types of soils to be found such as “loam unequaled for its excellent pasturage” and “prairie soil especially adapted for the raising of cereals” are marked as are the varieties and locations of various trees

The ornate title cartouche and precise engraving further emphasize the map’s value as both a practical tool and an artistic achievement

Plan of New Haven

from the Italianate Wrenian (the peaked frieze with its spray of fruit

John Gould (1804-1881), Larus islandicus [Iceland Gull] importantamericanmaps the types of soils toJohn Gould (1804 1881) Larus islandicus [Iceland Gull] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the [1840]1869