Laputa & Balnibarbi [Gulliver's Travels]. One of the earliest fantasy maps ever published depicts Balnibarbi and the track of the flying island of Laputa, featured in the third part of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (1726). These fictional lands are described during Gulliver’s voyage to the islands their neighbouring territories of Luggnagg and Glubbdubdrib. Swift places these islands in the Pacific Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Japan, with Laputa hovering above Balnibarbi. The locations are described both in the text and depicted on a map, though they do not correspond to any real-world geography. Balnibarbi is shown as a large landmass near Japan. Although Japan is a real location, the fictional placement of these lands reflects Swift’s satirical style. Scholars suggest that the unlikely geography, like in other parts of Gulliver’s Travels, parodies unreliable travel narratives and contemporary European exploration. The map, like others in Gulliver’s Travels, is unattributed, but it is speculated that Swift may have drawn inspiration from his friend Herman Moll, a well-known cartographer of the time, whom he references as "my worthy friend" in the book. The maps were only included in the early editions of the book. by Swift, Jonathan. Published 1751. Antique copperplate fantasy parody map. Size 17 x 9 cm | 6.5 x 3.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean + Fantasy maps, Pacific Ocean + Gulliver's Travels, Pacific Ocean + Swift, Pacific Ocean + Swift + Gulliver's Travels, Pacific Ocean + Swift Jonathan

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