The northern half of South America in excellent detail, showing the improved charting of the northeast coast in the early 18th century. The mythical Lake Parime and the city of Manoa (El Dorado) are not shown, but de l'Isle notes their supposed location in the area of Guiana. There is interesting commentary throughout, including characteristics of inhabitants and facts or theories regarding the courses of unexplored rivers. Extensive detail of coastal features, cities, mountains and swamps. A fine dark copy of this attractive map.