ARTIST: James Otto Lewis
PUBLISHER: Charlestown : Mass. Published by S. Etheridge, Jun 1, 1813.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1813
EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 3/16 x 17 7/8" (335 x 377 mm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: Rare American imprint. This unusual map likely appeared in a Bible published by Samuel Etheridge of Charleston, Massachusetts. There were two ways from Egypt to Canaan. One was only a few days' journey; the other was much further about, through the wilderness, and that was the way in which God chose to lead his people Israel. The Egyptians were to be drowned in the Red sea; the Israelites were to be humbled and proved in the wilderness. God's way is the right way, though it seems about. If we think he leads not his people the nearest way, yet we may be sure he leads them the best way, and so it will appear when we come to our journey's end. The Philistines were powerful enemies; it was needful that the Israelites should be prepared for the wars of Canaan, by passing through the difficulties of the wilderness. Thus God proportions his people's trials to their strength… (Matthew Henry’s Commentary) The engraver of this map is James Otto Lewis (1799-1858). Lewis likely apprenticed to the publisher, Samuel Etheridge. He is most famous for as an artist in the office of Indian Affairs and producing the Aboriginal Port Folio. I could not find any references to this map being offered for sale in the past 30 years.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition save for some splitting along fold lines. Backed on ricepaper. B/W.
REFERENCE: Stauffer "American Engravers" #994
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