Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: The Story Map of the West Indies

Barcode: 58482

Image Number: 58482.0001

Publishing Location: Chicago

Brief Description: Pictorial story map of the West Indies depicting the region with various islands, cities and towns. Also included are vignettes of native birds, animals and fish, pirates and pirate ships, locals dressed in indigenous costumes. Cities in the United States are noted which include New York and Chicago, Detroit and Miami. The decorative border features images of tropical fruits and West Indian crafts. Flags are used in the Leeward Islands to identify which European country claimed control.

Publisher: Colortext Publications Inc.

Date/Date Range Published: 1936

Language: English

Region Depicted: West Indies

Map Type: Pictorial maps

Dimensions: H 32 x W 40 cm

LC Call Number: G4900.A5 1950 .C6

OCLC: 872330844

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58482.0001