An edition of A new geographical and historical grammar (1754)

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, bishopricks, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described

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An edition of A new geographical and historical grammar (1754)

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, bishopricks, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described

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1 A new geographical and historical grammar: containing the true astronomical and geographical knowledge of the terraqueous globe: and also the modern state of the several kingdoms of the world; under these four heads; : I. The astronomy of the solar system; and particularly of the earth. II. Universal geography, shewing the divers circumstances relating to the earth, water, and atmosphere. III. Geographical elements, exemplified in definitions, problems, theorems, and paradoxes. IV. Particular geography, concerning the natural and political parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; wherein the climate, productions, and people; the customs, policy, manufactures, and traffic; the religion, strength, history, and other particulars, of all nations, are treated of, in a manner tending to render the study of geography entertaining and instructive. : Illustrated with twenty-five maps and plates elegantly executed 1772, Printed for W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street; W. Strahan; J. Hinton, L. Hawes, W. Clarke, and R. Collins; S. Crowder; T. Caslon; T. Longman; B. Law; T. Lowndes; J. and T. Pote; Z. Stuart; W. Nicoll; G. Robinson; T. Cadell; S. Bladon; and C. Bathurst. in English - The twelfth edition, with great amendments, and improvements, by Mr. Robertson.	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
2 A new geographical and historical grammar ... 1766, [s.n.] in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
3 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, bishopricks, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described 1764, Printed for W. Johnston ... in English - The ninth edition, with very great additions and improvements to the present times.	aaaa Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
4 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 ... 1760, Printed for W. Johnston in Ludgate street, H. Woodfall, J. Hinton, R. Baldwin, W. Strahan, J. Richardson, B. Law, and S. Crowder and Co. in English - The seventh edition, with very great additions and improvements.	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
5 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 stituation 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, bishopricks, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described 1754, Printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard. in English - The third edition, with very great additions and improvements.	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat

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Gift to Victoria University Library. Bentley, G.E., Jr. 2005/10/01.

Published in: London, H. Woodfall, J. Hinton, R. Baldwin, W. Strahan, J. Richardson, B. Law, S. Crowder, J. and T. Pote, and W. Nicholl
Series: Blake -- no. 1360
Other Titles: New geographical grammar

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Dewey Decimal Class: 910
Library of Congress: G121 .S165 1764

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Pagination: 605 pages, 19 unnumbered pages, 23 unnumbered leaves of plates (chiefly folded)
Number of pages: 605

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Open Library: OL53704787M
OCLC/WorldCat: 977955155

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