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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]- Books
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The grammarian's geography and astronomy ancient and modern, exemplified in the use of the globes terraqueous and cælestial. In which all the Terms of Art, Parts of the Globes, and Problems thereon to be performed, with the Use of Maps, are so plainly and methodically consider'd and treated of, as scarce ever to be forgot when once taught and shown by the diligent Tutor. In two parts. Particularly adapted to the Capacities of young Gentlemen studying the Classicks; as well as, useful and entertaining to all others, who; not having had Opportunity of acquainting themselves with Mathematical Calculations, are yet desirous of some Knowledge of the Earth and Heavens. The geographical part comprehending the ancient and modern names, Situation, Government, Religion, Bounds, Dimensions, Length; and Breadth of most Places in the World; including Land and Water, namely, Continents, Islands, Peninsulas, Isthmus's, Promontories, Capes, Coasts, Mountains, with Oceans, Seas, Lakes, Straits, Gulfs, Rivers, and Countries, Kingdoms, Cities, and Towns; with the Latitude and Longitude of the most principal Parts, and their Bearing and Distance from London; in View of the Latin and Greek Classicks, Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, Justin; Xenophon, Caesar, Plutarch, Livy, Thucidydes, Sallust, Dionysius Periegetes, Pausanias, Josephus, Eusebius, Silius Italicus, Lucan, Florus, Nepos, Eutropius, Quintus Curtius, and the rest: With the Adventures, Voyages, and Travels of Ulysses, Aeneas, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, our Saviour Jesus Christ, St. Paul, the rest of the Apostles, and many others in both sacred and profane History. The astronomical part containing a description of the laws, Order, Number, Names, Distances, Magnitudes, Motions, and Appearances of the Heavenly Bodies, Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets, with the Problems belonging thereto; an Account of the several Systems of the Universe, and a Defence of the true Solar One; the History of the Rise, Progress and present Perfection of Astronomy; the Classical Stories relating to the Planets Signs and Constellations delineated on the Celestial Globe. With a Dramatick Epilogue called Caelum Reformatum. The Whole illustrated with necessary Maps and Schemes neatly engraved on Copper. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk.
Holmes, John, 1703-1759.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Select parts of Grey's Memoria technica: to which are added, Johannes Sleidan de quatuor imperiis; and, the general divisions of ancient and modern geography, with a table Exhibiting their Correspondence. For the use of the grammar-school at Wolverhampton.
Grey, Richard, 1694-1771.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Geographia classica: or, the geography of the antients, as contained in the Greek and Latin classics: exhibited in thirty-two maps, ... By Herman Moll, ...
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: 1749- 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, fellow of the Royal societies of London and Edinburgh; and late major of engineers, and Surveyor General in Bengal.
Rennell, James, 1742-1830.Date: MDCCC. [1800]- Books
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A complete body of ancient geography. By Mons. D'Anville, member of the Royal Academy of belles-letters, of the academy of sciences at Petersburg, and secretary to the Duke of Orleans. Containing Orbis Romani pars orientalis. Orbis Romani pars occidentalis. Orbis veteribus notus. Gallia. Italia. Græcia. Asia minor et syria. Palæstina. Ægyptus. To which are added, britannia romana, by Mr. Horsley, &c. Græciæ pars septentrionalis, -pars meridionalis, by Mons. Charles De L'isle. Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the British Isles, in an intermediate state between ancient and modern geography; by Mons. D'anville. And the whole improved by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]- Books
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Geography made easy: or, that valuable science fully comprehended in a compendious treatise, wherein are contained a particular etymological explanation, and clear definition of all the names, terms, &c. of that science, interspersed with the most remarkable events of history, and their chronology; with a particular account of the ancient and present state of all the chief cities of the whole world. To which is added an appendix, containing, a short view of astronomy. Including whatever is most necessary in that science. The whole by way of question and answer, in French and English. for the use of schools. By the Rev. Mr. James Garnier.
Garnier, James, -1763.Date: MDCCXLVIII [1748]- 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 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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Bowles's Geographia classica; or, the geography of the ancients, as contained in the Greek and Latin classics: exhibited in thirty-two maps, ... By Herman Moll, ...
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: 1784- Books
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The geography of Strabo / Literally translated, with notes. The first six books by H. C .Hamilton, esq., the remainder by W. Falconer.
Strabo.Date: 1854-1857- Books
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Géographie de Strabon / traduite du grec en français [by F.J.G. de la Porte du Theil and D. Coray: with notes by P.F.J. Gossellin].
Strabo.Date: 1805-1819- Books
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Atlas geographus: or, a compleat system of geography, ancient and modern / Containing what is most of use in Bleau, Varenius, 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.
Moll, Herman, -1732Date: 1711-1717- Books
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Geographia antiqua et nova: or a system of antient and modern geography, with A Sett of maps engraven from Cellarius's. Designed For The Use of Schools, and of Gentlemen, who make the Antient Writers their Delight or Study. Translated from the French of Mr. L'Abbe' du Fresnoy, with great additions and improvements, from Ptolemy, Strabo Cellarius, &c. To which is added a large index.
Lenglet Dufresnoy, Nicolas, 1674-1755.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
Dictionnaire classique de géographie ancienne, pour l'intelligence des auteurs anciens, servant d'introduction a celui de la géographie moderne de Laurent Echard. Ou, Description abrégée des monarchies, des royaumes ... jusqu'à la décadence de l'empire romain.
Date: 1768- Books
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A complete body of ancient geography. By Mons. D'Anville, Member of the Royal Academy of Belles-Letters, of the Academy of Sciences at Petersburg, and Secretary to the Duke of Oreleans. Containing Orbis Romani pars orientalis. Orbis Romani pars occidentalis. Orbis veteribus notus. Gallia. Italia. Græcia. Asia minor et syria. Palæstina. Ægyptus. To which are added, britannia romana, by Mr. Horsley, &c. Græcæ pars septentrionalis, -pars meridionalis by Mons. Charles De L'Isle. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the British Isles, in an intermediate state between ancient and modern geography; by Mons. D'Anville. And the whole improved by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]- Books
Bibliotheca geographica & historica; or A catalogue of a nine days sale of rare & valuable ancient and modern books ... / et cetera illustrative of historical geography & geographical history ... Part I. To be dispersed by auction by Messrs Puttick & Simpson ... the 19th to 29th November 1872.
Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886.Date: 1872- Books
Naturkunde : Lateinisch-deutsch. Buch VI, Geographie / herausgegeben und übersetzt von Kai Brodersen Asien / C. Plinius Secundus d.Ä.
Pliny, the Elder.Date: [1996], ©1996- Books
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A complete body of ancient geography. By Mons. D'anville, member of the Royal Academy of belles-letters, of the academy of sciences of Petersburg, and secretary to the Great Duke of Orleans. Neatly engraved on thirteen plates. Containing 1. Orbis Romani, pars orientalis. 2. Orbis Romani, pars occidentalis. 3. Orbis veteribus notus. 4. Gallia. 5. Italiæ. 6. Græciæ. 7. Asiæ Minor, et Syriæ. 8. Palæstina. 9. Ægyptus. 10. Britannia Romana, by Mr. Horsley. 11. Græciæ, pars septenrioalis. 12. -pars meridionalis, by Mons. De L'isle. 13. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the British Isles, in an intermediate state, between ancient and modern geography; by Mons. D'Anville. The whole materially improved, by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: 1795- Books
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A complete body of ancient geography. By Mons. D'Anville, Member of the Royal Academy of Belles-Lettres, of the Academy of Sciences at Petersburg, and Secretary to the Great Duke of Orleans. Neatly engraved on thirteen plates. Containing 1. Orbis Romani, pars Orientalis. 2. Orbis Romani, pars Occidentalis. 3. Orbis Veteribus Notus. 4. Gallia. 5. Italiae. 6. Graeciae. 7. Asiae Minor, et Syriae. 8. Palaestina. 9. Aegyptus. 10. Britannia Romana, by Mr. Horsley. 11. Graeciae, pars Septentrionalis. 12. - pars Meridionalis, by Mons. De L'Isle. 13. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the British Isles, in an intermediate State, between Ancient and Modern Geography; by Mons. D'Anville. The whole materially improved, by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: 1799- Books
Naturkunde : Lateinisch-deutsch. Bücher III/IV, Geographie / herausgegeben und übersetzt von Gerhard Winkler ; in Zusammenarbeit mit Roderich König Europa / C. Plinius Secundus d.Ä.
Pliny, the Elder.Date: [1988], ©1988- Books
Ivl. Solinio De las cosas maravillosas del mvndo / Tradvzido por Christoual de las Casas.
Solinus, C. Julius, active 3rd century?Date: 1573- Books
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Christophori Cellarii Smalcaldensis geographia antiqua Recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicorum maxime, identidem castigata, & Quinta Editione plurimis locis aucta & immutata. Huic demum sextæ editioni tot chartas ex majori auctoris Geographia antiqua, quot ad minorem hanc illustrandam requirebantur, duplicemque indicem, quorum Priori vetera locorum nomina novis praeponuntur, Posteriori nova veteribus, addidit, totam recensuit, & Scholarum usui accommodavit, Samuel Patrick, LL.D.
Cellarius, Christoph, 1638-1707.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
Strabonis Geographica / recognovit Augustus Meineke.
Strabo.Date: 1866-1877- Books
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Christophori Cellarii Smalcaldensis geographia antiqua recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicorum maxime, identidem castigata, & Quinta Editione plurimis locis aucta & immutata. Huic demum sextæ editioni tot chartas ex majori auctoris Geographia antiqua, quot ad minorem hanc illustrandam requirebantur, duplicemque indicem, Quorum Priori vetera locorum nomina novis praeponuntur, Posteriori nova veteribus, addidit, totam recensuit, & Scholarum usui accommodavit, Samuel Patrick, L.L.D.
Cellarius, Christoph, 1638-1707.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Archives and manuscripts
Solinus (Caius Julius)
Date: Mid 15th CenturyReference: MS.752