Description: This map identifies the portions of Mexico, Central America, South America and the West Indies in possession of the Spanish, French, Dutch, Danish, British and United States. Also noted are those counties that gained their independence after colonial wars in the early 19th century. Source: Ernest Rhys, Ed., A Literary and Historical Atlas of North & South America (New York, NY: E.P. Dutton & CO., 1911) 21 Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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