and even before Christopher Saxton's county atlas
enhancing the depth and clarity of the stellar formations
this map tells stories of harbors that bridged people and resources in a crisp
this map retains the charm and authenticity of its 1929 original without the distraction of glare
this historical map is carefully reproduced and printed on matte paper
Old Map of Connacht in 1611 by John Speed - Galway, Sligo, Castlebar world geography gift and even before Christopher Saxton'sCreated by John Speed and engraved by the Amsterdam mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, this map of Connacht first appeared in Speed's landmark 1611 atlas, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine the first atlas ever devoted entirely to the British Isles. It shows Ireland's westernmost province in fine hand coloured style, taking in the counties of Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon as they were understood at the start of the seventeenth century.