These key works documenting the exploration, mapping, and study of the American continent from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Spanning geographical surveys, travel narratives, and historical accounts, the selection reflects the enduring European fascination with the landscapes, cultures, and resources of North and South America.
Highlights include Amédée-François Frézier’s detailed observations along the coasts of Chile and Peru (1712–1714), Thomas Jefferys’ early cartographic survey of Antigua, and Charles Lindbergh’s pivotal aviation narrative, WE. Also featured are important early studies of Peru, Brazil, and the United States, alongside philosophical interpretations of European enterprises in the New World.
Together, these works offer a comprehensive perspective on the evolving understanding and representation of the Americas through the lenses of exploration, science, and historical enquiry.
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