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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Guthrie, William
Other Authors: Ferguson, James, Knox, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Printed for C. Dilly 1795, 1795
Edition:6th ed., corr. and greatly enl
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Online Access:
Collection: Making of the Modern World - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
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
Physical Description:1098, [28] p
Format:Full text online