A new system of modern geography, or, A 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 ... II. a general view of the Earth ... III. the grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands ... VIII. the history and origin of nations, their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
Printed for C. Dilly
1795, 1795
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Edition: | 6th ed., corr. and greatly enl |
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Collection: | Making of the Modern World - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Item Description: | "To which have been added, the late discoveries of Dr. Herschell, and other eminent astronomers". - Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 16207. - Includes index. - OCLC, 21942164. - Of this popular grammar, Knox, the bookseller, is said to be the real compiler.--NUC pre-1956. - Reproduction of original from Goldsmiths' Library, University of London. - The original edition (1770) and many others have title "A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar"; other later editions, "A universal geography."--NUC pre-1956 |
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Physical Description: | 1098, [28] p |
Format: | Full text online |