River Santa Cruz to illustrate the Beagle/FitzRoy/Darwin expedition RGS 1837 map

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'River Santa Cruz' by Royal Geographical Society / Captain Robert Fitzroy / Charles Darwin (1837). Antique engraved map, with accompanying text article, 8.0 x 25.5cm, 3 x 10 inches; Please note that this is a folding map.

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'River Santa Cruz'

This map, published in the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, illustrates the expedition up the Santa Cruz River led by Captain Robert FitzRoy and Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle. The river cuts through a series of rises and plateaux, forming wide plains covered with shells and shingle. Darwin discussed with FitzRoy his interpretation that these terraces were ancient shorelines, gradually raised in line with Lyell's geological theories. Darwin summarized this speculation in his essay on the Elevation of Patagonia, tentatively challenging some of Lyell’s ideas. Drawing on measurements taken by the Beagle's officers, as well as his own, Darwin proposed that the plains were raised in stages by large-scale forces acting over a wide area, rather than through continuous small-scale movements. The accompanying text article which describes the expedition will be included with the map in its original form, except for the first page, which will be provided as a facsimile.

DATE PRINTED: 1837

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 8.0 x 25.5cm, 3 x 10 inches (Small); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Antique engraved map, with accompanying text article

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

FOLDING: This is a folding print.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Royal Geographical Society / Captain Robert Fitzroy / Charles Darwin

PROVENANCE: "The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London", Volume the Seventh 1837 Part I, London: John Murray, Albemarle Street

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