Guthrie, William 1708-1770.
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A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammer; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world . Containing I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq; illustrated with a new and correct set of maps.
Guthrie, William 1708-1770.Date: 1771- E-books
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A general history of Scotland , from the earliest accounts to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. Volume the first.
Guthrie, William 1708-1770.Date: 1767- E-books
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A complete index to the general history of the world , from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religion, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning. Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade. Together with Their Chronology, Antiquties, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq. And others eminent in this branch of literature.
Guthrie, William 1708-1770.Date: 1764- E-books
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A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. ... To which are added, I. A geographical index, ... II. A table of the coins of all nations, ... III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. The astronomical part by James Fergusgn[sic], ..
Guthrie, William 1708-1770.Date: 1794- E-books
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A new 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, according to the Newtonian System, and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth, considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, Vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, Natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any-where observed upon the Face of Nature, since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations, their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, Naval and Military Strength, Orders of Knighthood, &c. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the Names of Places alphabetically arranged. II. A Table of the Coins of all Nations, and their Value in English Money. III. A chronological table of remarkable Events, from the Creation to the present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq. The astronomical part by James Ferguson, F. R. S. To Which Have Been Added The Late Discoveries Of DR. Herschel, And Other Eminent Astronomers. Illustrated with A Correct Set Of maps, Engraved From The Most Recent Observations And Draughts Of Geographical Travellers. The eighteenth edition, corrected and considerably enlarged.
Guthrie, William 1708-1770.Date: 1800