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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: M,DCC,LXXI. [1771]- 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- 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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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. 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, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- 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. 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. Illustrated with a New and Correct Set of Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The fourth edition, improved and enlarged; the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- 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. 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. XIII. A General Index. 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, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The third edition, improved and enlarged; the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- 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. 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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
Urban sprawl and public health : designing, planning, and building for healthy communities / Howard Frumkin, Lawrence Frank, Richard Jackson.
Frumkin, HowardDate: [2004]- Books
Holism in ancient medicine and its reception / edited by Chiara Thumiger.
Date: [2021]- Books
Environmental nutrition : connecting health and nutrition with environmentally sustainable diets / edited by Joan Sabaté.
Date: [2019]- Pictures
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A man using a raft of inflated skins to navigate the River Tigris. Wood engraving.
Date: 1800-1899Reference: 36953i- Pictures
Nineteen scenes depicting popular disillusionment with doctors and medicine. Coloured wood engraving by Henriot, ca. 1900.
Henriot, 1857-1933.Reference: 17002iPart of: Série aux armes d'Épinal- Pictures
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Basil Valentine contemplates a chemical jar containing homunculi of a man and woman holding hands, and a child emanating from them (alchemical symbol of conception); he is suddenly visited by Sabine Stuart de Chevalier, who reveals that she has the key to his works and crowns him as the king of alchemists. Etching by J. Le Roy, ca. 1781, after Hostoul after Sabine Stuart de Chevalier.
Chevalier, Sabine Stuart de, active 18th century.Date: 1781Reference: 37282i- Videos
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William Harvey and the circulation of the blood.
Date: 1971-72- Books
Cooked : a natural history of transformation / Michael Pollan.
Pollan, MichaelDate: 2013- Archives and manuscripts
Philps, (Frank) Richard
Philps, (Frank) Richard, 1914-1995Date: 1942-1945Reference: GC/51- Archives and manuscripts
Society of Medical Officers of Health
Society of Medical Officers of HealthDate: 1856-1998Reference: SA/SMO- Books
Timefulness : how thinking like a geologist can help save the world / Marcia Bjornerud.
Bjornerud, MarciaDate: [2018]- Videos
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The carbon dioxide absorption technique. No. 4.
Date: 1944- Books
Shaping the healthy community : the Nashville plan / Gary Gaston, Christine Kreyling ; with Ron Yearwood, Eric Hoke, Joe Mayes.
Gaston, Gary Floyd, 1975-Date: 2016- Videos
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Blood.
Date: 1928- Books
Far from paradise : the story of man's impact on the environment / John Seymour, Herbert Girardet.
Seymour, John, 1914-2004Date: 1986- Digital Images
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Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'
Dr Henry Oakeley- Archives and manuscripts
Objects: Medicine Cases [Numbered]
Date: c.1890-c.1940Reference: WF/M/I/PR/O01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1919-1921Reference: WF/M/GB/30/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd