A new geographical and historical grammar [electronic resource] : wherein the geographical part is t...
A new geographical and historical grammar [electronic resource] : wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical Definitions and Problems, being a necessary Introduction to this Study. III. A general Division of the Globe into Land and Water. IV. The Situation and Extent of the several Countries contained in each Quarter of the World; their Cities, Chief Towns, History, Present State, respective Forms of Government, Forces, Revenues, Taxes, Revolutions, and memorable Events. Together With An Account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishopricks, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins, in Use in the several Kingdoms and States described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-three new maps of the several Countries, drawn by the Direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
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London : printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLVI. [1756]
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MDCCLVI. [1756]
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640,[16]p.,plates : maps ; 8°.
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Publisher
London : printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLVI. [1756]
Edition
The fourth edition, with very great additions and improvements.
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England
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MDCCLVI. [1756]
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A new geographical and historical grammar [electronic resource] : wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical De...
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Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).
Titlepage in red and black.
With a half-title.
With an index.
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ESTC N20269.
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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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