1650 French map by Nicolas Sanson D'Abbeville entitled
"Amérique Septentrionale." Caddo groups including
the Nacquatex are shown 400-500 miles east of their actual locations,
reflecting the poor knowledge of North American geography at that
time. |
Detail of 1650 French map by Nicolas Sanson D'Abbeville
entitled "Amérique Septentrionale." Caddo groups
such as the Nacguatex are shown 400-500 miles east of their actual
locations, reflecting the poor knowledge of North American geography
at that time. Click to view larger image.
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