The modern universal gazetteer; or, a general view of the several nations of the world. [electronic resource] : Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography, with directions for the use of the terrestrial globes. II. The situation and extent of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and chief towns in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Also a description of the most considerable seas, lakes, rivers, and mountains, all ranged in alphabetical order. III. The produce, manufactures, trade, constitution, forces, revenues, and religion of the several countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes now reigning. V. A chronological table of all the remarkable events and inventions, from the creation to this date. By Mr. Salmon. With large additions and improvements, brought down to the present time. Embellished with a new set of maps.