One of the instances is publisher Joan Blaeu’s description of The Promised Land in his renowned Atlas Maior (1664).

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Book cover from De cartograaf en de wereld, a historic novel about a 17th century cartographer.

Just published! This historic novel (in Dutch) by Mark Boog is about a young German cartographer who finds employment with renowned 17th century publisher Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam.

Hopefully translations will follow in the future.

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