A new geographical, commercial, and historical grammar and present state of the several empires and Kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The distances, figures, and revolutions of the celestial bodies, as demonstrated by Sir Isaac Newton, and observed by the latest Astronomers. II. A description of the earth, considered as one of the revolving bodies in the general system; with several definitions and problems necessary for understanding the science of Geography. III. An account of the great divisions of the surface of the globe into continents, islands, oceans, seas, &c. IV. An accurate and particular description of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, as situated with regard to one another. V. The climate and soil, with its productions, whether vegetable or mineral; the natural curiosities; a particular description of the sea-coasts, including all the bays, capes, promontories, and adjacent rocks; with an account of the most remarkable lakes and rivers.
| Format: | eBook |
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| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh
printed for Alexander Kincaid, and sold by all the Booksellers in Town and Country
1790, MDCCXC. [1790]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | Edited by Alexander Kincaid. - English Short Title Catalog, T95404. - Published in 18 parts. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - With an errata slip is pasted to the final leaf of vol.2 |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (2v.,plates) maps 8° |