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Here at Malmaison Josephine even surrounded herself with the most intimate souvenirs of Napoleon: a lounging chair that he was wont to occupy stood in its accustomed place; his bed was always made; his sword hung upon the wall; his pen was in his inkwell; a book was open on his desk and his geographical globe -- his famous _mappemond_ -- was in its accustomed place.
Royal Palaces and Parks of France Blanche McManus
knitandpurl commented on the word mappemond
Found this while flipping through the Chambers 20th Century Dictionary, New Edition. "a map of the world (hist.): the world itself (obs.)"
February 6, 2007
reesetee commented on the word mappemond
Great word! Thanks, knit!
February 6, 2007