America, being the next least known, the Second. Asia according to the same order, the Third. Africa', published in 1670, was the least original of the three, both in terms of the text, maps and illustrations. In 1671, Ogilby published the 'America', translated from Arnold Montanus' Dutch text. However, Ogilby added fresh material on the English colonies.
Earliest issues contain only the Dutch maps and views, with the new English text.
Later issues had a number of important maps, draughted from English materials, added, including a map of the Americas and very early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica and Barbados. The 'America' is certainly the most original, and most important, of Ogilby's various geographical volumes, and its influence and popularity was immediate. With its completion, Ogilby turned to a project nearer his heart, the description of Britain. The Fifth containing an Ichnographical and Historical Description of all the Principal Road-ways in England and Wales, in two Hundred Copper Sculptures, after a New and Exquisite method. On an hourly basis, Hollar charged 1 shilling.