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A new sett of maps both of ancient and present Geography, Wherein not only the latitude and longitude of many places are corrected, according to the latest observations; but also the most remarkable differences of ancient and present geography may be quickly discern'd by a bare inspection or comparing of correspondent maps; which seems to be the most natural and easy method to lead young students (for whose use the work is principally intended) unto a competent knowledge of the geographical science. Together with a geographical treatise particularly adapted to the use and design of these maps. By Edward Wells, D.D. some time student of Christ-Church, Oxon, and late rector of Cotesbach in Leicestershire.
Wells, Edward, 1667-1727.Date: [1738]- Books
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Compendium of ancient geography, By Monsieur D'Anville, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles lettres at parts, and of that of sciences at Petersburg; Secretary to his serene Highness the Late Duke of Orleans. Translated from the French. Illustrated with Maps, Carefully reduced from those of the Paris Atlas, in Imperial Folio; With a Map of Roman Britain, from the learned John Horsely, M. A. F. R. S. And with prolegomena and notes by the translator. Designed for private Libraries, as well as for the Use of Schools. Part I.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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Fourteen maps of ancient and modern geography, for the illustration of the tables of chronology and history. To which is prefixed, a dissertation on the rise and progress of geography. By John Blair, L. L. D. F. R. S. and A. S. Prebendary Of Westminster, And Chaplain In Ordinary To Her Royal Highness The Princess Dowager Of Wales.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
McCrindle's Ancient India as described by Ptolemy / A facsimile reprint edited with an introduction, notes and an additional map by Surendranath Majumdar Sâstrî.
Ptolemy, active 2nd century.Date: 1927- Books
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A complete geographical dictionary, or universal gazetteer; of ancient and modern geography: containing a full, particular, and accurate description of the known world; in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: Comprising a Complete System of Geography, Illustrated with correct maps and beautiful views of the principal cities, &c. and Chronological Tables of the Sovereigns of Europe. The geographical parts by John Seally, A. M. Member of the Roman Academy; Author of the Histoire Chronologique, Sacre'e et Profane; Elements of Geography and Astronomy, &c. &c. Interspersed with Extracts from the private Manuscripts of one of the Officers who accompanied Captain Cook in his Voyage to the Southern Hemisphere. the astronomical parts from the papers of the late Mr. Israel Lyons, of Cambridge; Astronomer in Lord Mulgrave's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere. Vol. I. By the King's Royal Licence and Authority.
Seally, John, approximately 1747-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVII [1787]- Books
The ancient geography of India. I, The Buddhist period, including the campaigns of Alexander, and the travels of Hwen-Thsang / by Alexander Cunningham.
Cunningham, Alexander, Sir, 1814-1893.Date: [1980?]- Books
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The sixth great Oriental monarchy, or, The geography, history, & antiquities of Parthia / collected and illustrated from ancient and modern sources by George Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902.Date: 1873- Books
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An universal atlas; consisting of a complete set of maps, peculiarly adapted to illustrate and explain ancient and modern geography: In which The Ancient and Present Divisions, as also the Subdivisions, of Countries and Names of Places are at one View presented to the Eye, in a distinct and correct Manner, on opposite Pages; the different Parts of the Earth, as originally peopled by the Descendants of Noah, pointed out; and the Geography of the Old and New Testaments included. The whole calculated to facilitate the study of Geography; To make that Science more extensively known; and thereby to render History, both Ancient and Modern, more intelligible and useful. By T. Stackhouse, A.M.
Stackhouse, Thomas, 1756-1836.Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- Books
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A collection of narrative pieces from ancient and modern history. With a short introduction to geography. For the use of the lower classes of English scholars in the school at Prospect Hill.
Gough, John, 1721-1791.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The ancient history By Charles Rollin, late principal of the University of Paris, &c. &c. &c. In eight volumes. Containing an account of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. The eighth edition. Illustrated with a new and complete set of maps of ancient geography, neat engravings of Egyptian antiquities, &c. adapted to the work.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: Anno 1789- Books
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Atlas geographus: or, a compleat system of geography, ancient and modern. Containing what is of most use in Bleau, Verenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Baudrand, Brietius, Sanson, &c. With the discoveries and improvements of the best modern authors to this time. Illustrated with about 100 New Maps, done from the latest Observations, by Herman Moll, Geographer; and many other Cuts, by the best Artists. Europe is Two Volumes, with Sixty eight Maps, Sanson's Tables, &c. Vol. I.
Date: MDCCXI. [1711]- Books
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The seventh great Oriental monarchy, or The geography, history, and antiquities of the Sassanian or new Persian empire / collected and illustrated from ancient and modern sources, by George Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902.Date: 1876- Books
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The geographical system of Herodotus, examined; and explained, by a comparison with those of other ancient authors, and with modern geography : In the course of the work are introduced, dissertations on the itinerary stade of the Greeks, the expedition of Darius Hystaspes to Scythia, the position and remains of ancient Babylon, the alluvions of the Nile, and canals of Suez; the oasis and temple of Jupiter Ammon, the ancient circumnavigation of Africa, and other subjects of history and geography. The whole explained by eleven maps, adapted to the different subjects; and accompanied with a complete index / by James Rennell.
Rennell, James, 1742-1830.Date: 1800- Books
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A short treatise of geography general & special to which are added tables of the principal coins in Europe and Asia; with those mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, and Ancient Roman Authors. Collected from the best authors upon that subject, for the use of schools. By M.G.D.
Drummond, Gawin.Date: 1708- Books
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A short teatise of geography, general and special. The second edition. To which is added, a brief introduction to chronology, with tables of the principal coins in Europe and Asia, with those mentioned in the Holy Scriptures and ancient Roman authors. Collected from the best authors upon these subjects, for the use of schools. By Gawin Drummond, M.A.
Drummond, Gawin.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714]- Books
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A most compleat compendium of geography; general and special; describing all the empires, kingdoms, and dominions, in the whole world. Shewing their Bounds, Situation, Dimensions, Ancient and Modern Names, History, Government, Religions, Languages, Commodities, Divisions, Subdivisions, Cities, Rivers, Mountains, Lakes, with their Archbishopricks, Bishopricks, and Universities. In a more Plain and Easie Method, more Compendious and Useful than any of the Lesser Sort. Together with an appendix of general rules for making a large geography, with the great uses of that science. Very Necessary for the Right Understanding of the Transactions of these Times. Collected accordin to the latest discoveries, and agreeing with the choicest and newest maps. The sixth edition, Corrected and much Improved. By Laurence Echard, M. A. of Christ's College in Cambridge.
Echard, Laurence, 1670?-1730.Date: 1704- Books
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A New moral system of geography, containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: their situation and climate-their rise and fall-their customs and manners; including a description of each country, and their respective productions, by which commerce has been established, and society cemented for the good of mankind. Adorned with the dresses of each country.
Date: 1792- Books
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A dictionary of ancient geography, explaining the local appellations in sacred, Grecian, and Roman history; exhibiting The Extent of Kingdoms, and Situations of Cities, &c. and illustrating The Allusions and Epithets in the Greek and Roman Poets. The Whole established by proper Authorities, and designed for the Use of Schools. By Alexander Macbean, M. A.
MacBean, Alexander, -1784.Date: 1773- Books
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A new and universal geographical grammar: or, a complete system of geography. Containing the ancient and present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics, in the known world: their dimensions, history, climate, soil and produce, manufactures, trade, commerce, colonies, constitutions, revenues, forces by sea and land, rivers, harbours, lakes, cities, principal towns, universities, ruins, antiquities, curiosities, mountains, caverns, animals, vegetables, mines, minerals, &c. The genius, language, learning, manners, customs, and habits of the inhabitants. and a succinct and easy introduction to the scientific parts of geography: explaining the true system of the world; the doctrine of the sphere; the figure, magnitude, and motion of the earth; the use of the globes; and the nature, use, and construction of maps and charts. With a new and complete set of maps, and a variety of copper-plates, necessary to illustrate and embellish the work. In two volumes. ... By E. Jones, Teacher of the Classics and Geography, at Bromley, in Kent.
Jones, Evan, active 1773.Date: M DCC LXXII. [1772]- Books
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A new moral system of geography, Containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: Their situation and climate - their rise and fall - their customs and manners; including, a description of each country, and their respective productions, by which commerce has been established, and society cemented for the good of mankind. Adorned with the dresses of each country.
Date: 1790- Books
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A system of geography: or, a new & accurate description of the earth in all its empires, kingdoms and states. Illustrated with history and topography, and maps of every country, fairly engraven on copper, according to the latest discoveries and corrections, by Herman Moll. To which are added alphabetical index's of the names, ancient as well as modern, of all the places mention'd in the work. And a general index of remarkable things.
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: MDCCI. [1701]- Books
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A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern; containing, an account of the political state, and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities, especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With An Abridgement of the Fabulous History or Mythology of the Greeks. To which is Prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the Earliest Periods to the time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold, Light, and its effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Terraqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the study of classical learning with that of general knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809.Date: 1794- Books
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A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern; containing, An Account of the Political State, and Principal Revolutions of the most Illustrious Nations in Ancient and Modern Times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With an abridgement of the fabulous history or mythology of the Greeks. To which is prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the earliest Periods to the Time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the newtonian philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold Light, and its Effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Tereaqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate Discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the Study of Classical Learning with that of General Knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the high school of Edinburgh. The second edition, corrected, To which is added, a geographical index, containing the Latin names of the principal countries, cities, Rivers, and Mountains mentioned in the Greek and Roman Classics; With the Modern Names subjoined. Illustrated with maps.
Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809.Date: 1797- Books
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Chambers's edition. An improved system of modern Geography: or, A geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; containing the ancient and present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world. With 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 climates, 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 observed upon the face of nature since the earliest 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. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names and 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. Originally compiled By William Guthrie, Esq.
Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Eucheiridion geographicum. Or, a manual of geography. Being a description of all the empires, kingdoms, and dominions of the earth. Shewing Their Situation, Bounds, Dimensions, Commodities, Ancient and Modern Governments, Divisions, chief Cities, Religions, Languages, chief Rivers, Arch-Bishopricks, Bishopricks, and Universities. Collected from the best Books on that Subject. By M. S.
Symson, Matthias, M.A.Date: printed in the year, M. DC. IV. [1704]