18^th Century Hand Colored Map of The southern coast of Mexico from Acapulco to Herradura. Text is all in French. Along the top is The South Sea Coast. Just under that is The Coast of Mexico or New Spain. The bottom text is The Sea – Pacific or South. Small text in the top right corner says “Place this on page 1 of the supplement” and lastly the scale is “Leagues of England”. So this might have been from an atlas or book. There is a small 1746 date along the bottom in pen. Plus there is text in pencil on the back. I believe this translates to Voyage around the world by Captain Woodes Rogers. The voyage was from 1708 to 1711. Amsterdam 1716. Therefore, I believe this is one of the five maps in the book. A Cruising Voyage Around the World by Woodes Rogers. It is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles Rogers's remarkable voyage on two ships, the "Duke" and "Dutchess", as they set out to explore the South Seas and engage in privateering during a time of intense maritime competition and conflict. The narrative not only details the expedition's adventures and challenges but also provides insight into the life and character of Rogers, a significant figure in British maritime history. The opening of "A Cruising Voyage Round the World" introduces Captain Woodes Rogers as he prepares for a notable expedition in 1708, aiming to disrupt the lucrative South Sea trade dominated by France and Spain. 7 ½” x 15 ¾”. Original folds. Some minor edge chipping and ageing, but actually quite well preserved for a map over 300 years old.