Seutter, Matthäus. Asia cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis Statibus et insulis Augsburg, 1697 31522 as well as exotic specimens Japan as well as exotic specimens from Asia and the Americas John Disturnell's legacy as a mapmaker is marked by his meticulous attention to detail and his contributions to American cartography during a transformative period in the nation's history Covering the vast continent from the Middle East to the islands of Southeast Asia and Japan Seutter’s work captures both the geographic and economic importance of Asia at a time when European powers were expanding their influence through trade networks