A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the Names of Places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their Value in English Money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a New and Correct Set of Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The fourth edition, improved and enlarged; the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F. R. S
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for J. Knox, No. 148, near Somerset-House, in the Strand
1774, MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | 'A modern universal table, the most copious and authentick that was ever published, of the present state of the real and imaginary monies of the world: .. ' by John Paraire, and 'A chronological table of remarkable events, .. ' was published separately on a single sheet and also inserted at the end of the 'Grammar': "Price with the Grammar, six shillings: or one shilling with the table of coins only. - English Short Title Catalog, T68982. - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (728p.,plates) maps 8° |