Temple De Buddha - Borget c.1842 reflecting the rapid expansion of

reflecting the rapid expansion of geographical knowledge in the southern hemisphere

showcasing the elegant italic lettering for which Mercator was famous

It highlights the treacherous navigation around the Riau Archipelago and the eastern approaches to the Straits

partially defined coastline

Hokkaido (Terra Eso) is shown distended and still attached to the Asian mainland

Temple De Buddha - Borget c.1842 reflecting the rapid expansion ofTitle: Temple de Bouddha, Faubourg de Honan Canton Artist Lithographer: Auguste Borget (Drawn by) Eugne Cicri (Lithographed by) Published: Paris, c. 1842 Technique: Tinted lithograph with original hand coloring Description: This exquisite plate is from Auguste Borgets celebrated work, La Chine et les Chinois (China and the Chinese). It depicts the famous Ocean Banner Monastery (Hoi Tong Monastery) located in the Henan (Honan) district of Canton