Sumatra - Norie c.1833 Published: From Histoire Générale des

Published: From Histoire Générale des Voyages

Vandermaelen’s Index Map of Oceania (1827)

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Sumatra - Norie c.1833 Published: From Histoire Générale desTitle: A Chart of the West Coast of Sumatra and Isles Adjacent Cartographer: John William Norie Origin: London, United Kingdom Date: Published January 1833 Technique: Large format copperplate engraving Navigating the Spice and Pepper Coast In 1833, the west coast of Sumatra was a high value but dangerous frontier for European trade. This chart tells the story of the perilous "Pepper Coast," where American and European ships vied for control of the