A new geographical and historical grammar: 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, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two 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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Main Author: Salmon, Thomas 1679-1767 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's-Church-Yard MDCCXLIX. [1749]
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Item Description:English Short Title Catalog, T69005
Half-title: 'The new geographical grammar, published by authority.'
Reproduction of original from British Library
Titlepage in red and black
With an index
Physical Description:Online-Ressource ([16],24,550,[16],plates) maps 8°

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