Why is Singapore Called "Singapore" - Indies Gallery Catalogue 2021
Why is Singapore called “Singapore” - A Story Told in Maps by Eric Rosenkranz. The map collection of Sake Rudmer Santema.
Why is Singapore called “Singapore” - A Story Told in Maps by Eric Rosenkranz. The map collection of Sake Rudmer Santema.
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The <strong>Singapore</strong> Straits now begin appearing on more maps.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> beautiful map by Pieter van der Aa from 1706 names the<br />
“Naarw van Cincapura” but does not show <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>is</strong>land.<br />
(While Van der AA <strong>is</strong> best known for h<strong>is</strong> maps and atlases, he<br />
began h<strong>is</strong> career by pirating and printing foreign and<br />
illustrated books.)
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