Modern geography : a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, and colonies : with the oceans, seas, and isles : in all parts of the world : including the most recent discoveries, and political alterations : digested on a new plan / by John Pinkerton ; The astronomical introduction by the Rev. S. Vince, A.M. F.R.S. and Plumian Professor of Astronomy, and Experimental Philosophy, in the University of Cambridge ; with numerous maps, drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith, and engraved by Lowry ; to the whole are added, a catalogue of the best maps, and books of travels and voyages, in all languages : and an ample index : in two volumes.