George Town Penang, 1912 which served as a primary

which served as a primary reference for French maritime interests in the East Indies

Sanson includes the fictional Lake Chiamay

this work was innovative for its time

Topographical Detail: The map is notable for its dense and accurate rendering of the mountainous terrain of the Balkans

George Town Penang, 1912 which served as a primaryTitle: Plan of George Town, Penang Cartographer: John Bartholomew & Co. (for the Directory & Chronicle) Origin: Hong Kong Edinburgh Date: 1912 Technique: Color printed lithograph The Narrative: A Colonial Port at the Height of its Power By 1912, George Town had evolved from a fledgling trading post into one of the most vital hubs of the British Straits Settlements. This map tells the story of an orderly, thriving colonial city at its Edwardian peak.