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The history of North America. Containing An exact Account of their first Settlements; their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Commodities, Manufactures, Commerce, Religion, Charters, Laws, Governments, Cities, Towns, Ports, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, and Fortifications. with The present State of the different colonies; and A large introduction. Illustrated with a map of North America.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The universal gazetteer; being a concise description, alphabetically arranged, of the nations kingdoms, States, Towns, Empires, Provinces, Cities, Oceans, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Mountains, Capes, &c. in the known world; the Government, Manners, and Religion of the inhabitants, with the extent, Boundaries, and Natural productions, Manufactures and Curiosities of the different Countries. Containing Several thousand Places not to be met with in any similar Gazetteer. Illustrated with a complete set of maps. By John Walker.
Walker, John, 1759-1830.Date: 1795- Books
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A topographical description of Cumberland, Westmoreland, Lancashire, and a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire; Comerthending, First, A General Introductory View. Secondly, A more detailed Account of each County; its Extent, General Appearance, Mountains, Caves, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Soils, Roads, Minerals, Buildings, Market-Towns, Commerce, Manufactures, Agriculture, Antiquities, and the Manners and Customs of its Inhabitants. Thirdly, A Tour through the most intercsting Parts of the District; describing, in a concise and perspicuous Manner, such Object, as are best worth the Attention of the curious Traveller and Tourist. Illustrated with Various Maps, Plans, Views, and other Useful Appendages. By John Housman.
Housman, John.Date: 1800- Books
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The general gazetteer; or, compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, &c. in the known world; With The Government, Customs, Manners, And Religion Of The Inhabitants; The Extent, Boundaries, and Natural Productions of each Country; the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; and the various Events by which they have been distinguished. Including An Account of the Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market-Towns, and principal Villages, in Great Britain and Ireland. Illustrated with maps. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: 1800- Books
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The general gazetteer; or, compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a Description of the Mpires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, &c. In the Known World; With the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; The Xtent, Boundaries, and Natural Productions of each Country; the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; and the various Events by which they have been distinguished. Including In Account of the Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market-Towns, and principal Villages, in Great Britain and Ireland. Illustrated by maps. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: 1797- 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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The modern gazetteer: or compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, states, Republicks, Provinces, cities, Chief Towns, Forts, Fortresses, Castles, Citadels, Seas, Harbours, Bays, Rivers; Lakes, Mountains, Capes, and Promontories, in the known world ; Together With The Government, Policy, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants. The Extent, Bounds, and Natural Productions of each Country; and the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearing and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; AS Also The Sieges they have undergone, and the Battles that have been fought near them, particularly those of the Last War; Attention has also been paid to the Partition made by the late Treaty of Peace. In the Articles of Ireland and America all Advantages have been taken of whatever has been hitherto wrote, with many Thousand Additions, not to be found in any other Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer. The third edition, carefully corrected. With a collection of modern maps: also an appendix ; containing a Description and accurate Chart, of the Falkland Islands; which are the Cause of the present Negotiation, and expected War, between the Courts of Great-Britain and Spain. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the New System of Natural History.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: M,DCC,LXXI. [1771]- Books
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A new geographical dictionary: Containing a Brief Description of the Countries, Empires, Kingdoms, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Gulfs, Straits, Isles, Bayes, Capes, &c. of the World. Translated from the French; with great Improvements from the best Modern Books of Voyages and Travels, and from the most accurate Maps and Sea-Charts.
Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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Recreation for youth: a useful and entertaining epitome of geography and biography. The first part comprising a general view of the several empires, Kingdoms, Republics, States, remarkable Islands, Mountains, Seas, Rivers, and Lakes; with their Situation, Extent, Capitals, Population, Produce, Arts, Religion, and Commerce: Including the Discoveries of Capt. Cook, and others. The second part including the lives of the most eminent men who have flourished in Great-Britain, and its dependencies. By Joh Paterson Service.
Service, John Paterson.Date: [1787]- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the Various Vegetables, and Minerals found in Different Regions: also A Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps by the Best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, containing Perspective Views of the Principal Cities, Structures, Ruins, &c. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer, and others. Vol. I.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing a Particular and Circumstantial account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the Various Vegetables, and Minerals found in Different Regions: also a Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, containing Perspective Views of the Principal Cities, Structures, Ruins, &c. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer. Vol. II.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.LXXIII. [1773]- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Particular and Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Rivers, Lakes, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants. With The Birds, Beasts, Reptiles, Insects, the various Vegetables, and Minerals, found in different Regions. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best Geographers; and great variety of copper-plates, containing Perspective Views of the Principal Cities, Structures, Ruins, &c. By D. Fenning, (author of the Royal English Dictionary, the Use of the Globes, the Young Algebraist's Companion, &c.) J. Collyer, (author of the Letters from Felicia to Charlotte; and Translator of the Messiah, from the German of Mr. Klopstock.) and others.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1765]- Books
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A new geographical dictionary. Containing A Full and Accurate Account Of the several Parts of The Known World, As it is Divided into Continents, Islands, Oceans, Seas, Rivers, Lakes, &c. The Situation, Extent, and Boundaries, of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, &c. In Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Their Constitutions, Revenues, Forces, Climate, Soil, Produce, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, Cities, Chief Towns, Universities, Curious Structures, Ruins, Antiquities, Mountains, Mines, Animals, Vegetables, Minerals, together with The Religion, Learning, Policy, Manners, and Customs, of the Inhabitants.. To which is prefixed, an introductory Dissertation, Explaining The Figure and Motion of the Earth, the Use of the Globes, and Doctrine of the Sphere, in order to render the Science of Geography easy and intelligible to the meanest Capacity. Illustrated with A New and Accurate Set of Maps of all the Parts of the Known World, making a compleat Atlas; the Dresses of the Inhabitants; and a great Variety of Plans and Perspective Views of the principal Cities, Towns, Harbours, Structures, Ruins, and other Places of Antiquity.
Barrow, John, teacher of mathematics.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]-60- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the various Vegetables and Minerals found in different Regions: also A Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, exhibiting Views of the most remarkable Cities, Structures, or Ruins; Representations of memorable Historical Events, engraved from masterly Designs; singular Customs, Ceremonies, and Dresses prevailing in the World, particularly among the South Sea Islanders; and many other curious and interesting Subjects. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer. A new edition, revised, and supplied with the latest and most authentic particulars respecting every Part of the World, by Frederick Hervey, Esq; Author of the Naval History of Great Britain, in Five Volumes Octavo. The account of North America corrected and Improved, by Captain Oarver [sic], Author of Travels into the interior Parts of that Country. Comprehending every Event of Importance in the American War, and much new and important Information concerning the West India Islands. The Whole brought down to the Commencement of the present Year.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.IXXX. [1780]- Books
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The north-American and the West-Indian gazetteer. Containing an authentic description of the colonies and islands in that part of the globe, Shewing their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, and Trade; With their Former and Present Condition. Also, An exact Account of the Cities, Towns, Harbours, Ports, Bays, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Number of Inhabitants, &c. Illustrated with maps.
Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The north-American and the West-Indian gazetteer. Containing An Authentic Description of the colonies and islands in that part of the globe, shewing their situation, climate, soil, produce, and trade, With their Former and Present Condition. Also An exact Account of the Cities, Towns, Harbours, Ports, Bays, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Number of Inhabitants, &c. Illustrated with maps.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The american gazetteer. Containing A distinct Account of all the Parts of the New World: Their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, Former and Present Condition; Commodities, Manufactures, and Commerce. Together with An accurate Account of the Cities, Towns, Ports, Bays, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Passes, and Fortifications. The whole intended to exhibit. The Present State of Things in that Part of the Globe, and the Views and Interests of the several Powers who have Possessions in America. Illustrated with proper Maps.
Date: 1762- Books
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A description of Patagonia, and the adjoining parts of South America: containing an account of the soil, produce, Animals, Vales, Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, &c. of those Countries; the religion, government, Policy, Customs, Dress, Arms, and Language of the Indian Inhabitants; and some particulars relating to Falkland's islands. By Thomas Falkner, Who resided near Forty Years in those Parts. Illustrated with a new map of the southern part of America, engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Hydrographer to His Majesty.
Falkner, Thomas, 1707-1784.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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The natural history of Hartz-Forest, in His Majesty King George's German dominions. Being a succinct account of The Caverns, Lakes, Springs, Rivers, Mountains, Rocks, Quarries, Fossiles, Castles, Gardens, the famous Pagan Idol Pustrich or Spit-Fire, Dwarf-Holes, Pits, moving Islands, Whirlpools, Mines, several Engines belonging to them; Ores, the manner of refining them; Smelting-Houses; several sorts of Ovens, Hammer-Mills, Vitriol and Glass-Houses, &c. in the said Forest: With several useful and entertaining Physical Observations. Written in German by H. Behrens, M.D.
Behrens, Georg Henning, 1662-1712.Date: 1730- Books
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The ancient and present state of Portugal. Containing the description of that kingdom, its Former and Present Division, the Manner of the Cortes or Parliament, its several Names, Forts, Rivers, Lakes, Baths, Minerals, Plants, and other Product; Religious and Military Orders, Prelates, Nobility, and Great Officers, Prime Families, Courts and Councils; the Language, Coins, Antiquities, Famous Writers, and other Great Men. Also a curious account of the inquisition, and of all the towns and rivers in the kingdom, besides some of the Chiefest on the Frontiers of Spain. With a map of Portugal, and some Parts of Spain. By a gentleman who resided some years in that country.
Stevens, John, -1726.Date: 1705- Books
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The ancient and present state of Portugal. Containing the description of that kingdom, its Former and Present Division, the Manner of the Cortes or Parliament, its several Names, Forts, Rivers, Lakes, Baths, Minerals, Plants, and other Products; Religious and Military Orders, Prelates, Nobility, and Great Officers, Prime Families, Courts and Councils; the Language, Coins, Antiquities, Famous Writers, and other Great Men. Also a curious account of the Inquisition, and of all the towns and rivers in the kingdom, besides some of the Chiefest on the Frontiers of Spain. With a map of Portugal and some Parts of Spain. By a gentleman who resided there some years.
Stevens, John, -1726.Date: 1713- Books
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The american geography; or, a view of the present situation of the United States of America. Containing astronomical geography; geographical definitions, discovery, and general description Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays, and Rivers; Natural History; Production; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures; and History. - A concise account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded: A Particular Description of Kentucky, the Western Territory, the Territory South of Ohio, and Vermong: Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; Mines; Minerals; Military Strength, &c. With a view of the British, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Dutch Dominions, on the Continent, and in the West Indies. By Jedidiah Morse, A.M.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: 1794- Books
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The american geography; or, a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography; geographical definitions, discovery, and general description Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays, and Rivers; Natural History; Production; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures, and History. - A concise Account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded: A Particular Discription Of Kentucky, The Western Territory, The Territory South Of Ohio, And Vermont: Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; Mines; Minerals; Military Strength, &c. With A View Of The British, Spanish, French, Portuguese, And Dutch Dominions, ON The Continent, And In The West Indies, And Of Europe, Asia, And Africa. By Jedidiah Morse, A.M.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: 1794- Books
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The naval gazetteer; or, seaman's complete guide. Containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of the several coasts of all the countries and islands in the known world: shewing their latitude, longitude, soundings and stations for anchorage, With a particular Description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Currents, Gulfs, Harbours, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Races, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass, &c. &c. together with A particular Relation of the Shape and Appearance at Sea of the several Headlands, Isthmusses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of Use or Importance to the Master, Pilot, Commander, or Seaman of any Ship or Vessel, in navigating the watry Element. Also Comprehending Ample Directions for failing into or out of the different Ports, Straits, and Harbours of the four Quarters of the World, and for avoiding Dangers on the various and extended Coasts; in which more than Twelve Thousand distinct Names of Places, &c. are treated of and explained. By the Rev. John Malham, Author of Navigation Made Easy and Familiar, and other Works on Naval Affairs. Illustrated with a correct set of charts, From the latest and best Surveys. In two volumes. ...
Malham, John, 1747-1821.Date: 1795- Books
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A general history of Ireland, in its antient and modern state. On a new and concise plan. Comprehending an accurate Account of the Provinces, Counties, Cities, Post-Towns, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, Forts and Head-Lands, Metals, Mines and Minerals, Vegetable and Animal Productions, Antient and Modern History, Language, Learning, Religion, Laws, Constitution, Government, Civil and Military Establishments, Revenues, Gentlemen's Seats, Great and Bye Post Roads, &c. The state of its importations, exportations, And agriculture, with observations on its trade and manufactures, And the Means to extend and improve them, in consequence of the late Grant of a Free-Trade. The whole containing such a comprehensive Description of all the Provinces, Counties, &c. as may be necessary to elucidate and render this Work the compleatest History of the present State of Ireland yet extant. Illustrated with a considerable Number of such necessary and interesting Particulars as render it really useful to the foreigner, the gentleman, and the traveller. Collected by a gentleman during his travels through the principal parts of this kingdom. Revised, corrected and enlarged, with many important additions, by John Angel, Editor of Stenography, or the Art of writing Short-Hand, which has been honoured with The Approbation and Recommendation of the Right Hon. and Hon. the Dublin Society. ...
Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]