(New York – Revolutionary War) A Plan of New York Island, with p

(New York – Revolutionary War) A Plan of New York Island, with part of Long Island, Staten Island & East New Jersey, with a particular Description of the Engagement on the Woody Heights of Long Island, between Flatbush and Brooklyn,.....

British mapmaker William Faden, was the successor to Thomas Jeffreys and during the throes of the American Revolution was the definitive source for maps of what was occurring and where it was playing out. Even today, it's Fadens maps that shed light on how things transpired from battle to battle, referencing those British soldiers sketches sent back showing how things unfolded. This map centered on gives a great geographical foundation for the area and traces out the pathes of battle from western Long Island through “The Woody Heights of Guana” and up to the far upper reaches of Manhattan and the “Americans on the Morriss Height”. Does note the “Retreat of the Americans” on Manhattan, as well as the “Flight of the Americans” near “Brookland or Brooklyn”. This map well documents the British landing and capture of Long Island and ensuing retreat of Gen. George Washington, as they fled north, losing southern Manhattan. Aside from the topical focus of the map, it does include surrounding towns and roads with some general topography land quality. A magnificent piece of history. Has been professionally restored and lined with tissue for support, with some very minor loss, though not to printed surface. Toning to the entire sheet and oxidation to the hand color.

20.5 x 17.25, some hand color