North America 1905 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire USA Canada Mexico

Rare 1905 Ottoman Map of North America from "Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane Üçüncü seneleri Şakirdanına Mahsus Umumi Coğrafya Atlası" School Atlas by Muhammed Remzi

Description:
This is an original 1905 (Hijri 1323) Ottoman map of North America, published as part of the “Umumi Coğrafya Atlası” (General Geography Atlas) compiled by Muhammed Remzi for the third-year students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools (Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane).

Printed by the Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası (Imperial Military Academy Press), this map represents a fascinating convergence of cartography, military education, and late Ottoman geography. It was designed specifically for use in elite military preparatory schools, reflecting both educational rigor and the Empire's geopolitical interest in global affairs.

The map is printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, and illustrates the political and physical geography of North America as understood in the early 20th century. Place names, borders, and continental features are rendered with remarkable detail, making it both a pedagogical and historical artifact.

Features:

• Date: 1905 (Hijri 1323)
• Language: Ottoman Turkish
• Author: Muhammed Remzi
• Title: Umumi Coğrafya Atlası
• Target Audience: Students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools
• Publisher: Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası
• Dimensions: 31.7x24.6cm
• Condition: Very Good, Light age-toning, Minor edge wear, fold

This rare and scholarly map offers a unique glimpse into the way geography was taught to future Ottoman military officers and administrators. It is a superb addition to any collection focusing on Ottoman education, military history, or antique world maps.