John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 although it retained the connection

although it retained the connection between North America and Asia that was seen in the Contarini-Rosselli map of 1506 and Ruysch of 1507

Shirley conjectures that the map was likely drawn in 1505-06 and then set aside until published

from January 17

is the earliest record on a printed map of the discoveries of Hernando Cortes

In contrast to other artist-explorers of the 19th century

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 although it retained the connectionPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Plate XCIII Black Footed Ferret From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27