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Riley's historical pocket library: six volumes. Consisting of I. Heathen mythology. II. Ancient history. III. Grecian history. IV. Roman history. V. History of England. VI. Geography. ...
Riley, George.Date: 1790- Books
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The young geographer and astronomer's best companion. Containing, I. The Elements of Modern Geography, in which, besides many other useful Articles, the Latitude and Longitude of a great Variety of Places are given from the latest Observations. II. A comprehensive System of Ancient Geography, both sacred and profane, particularly adapted to the Illustration of the Classic Authors, and of the Historical Parts of the Bible. III. The Description and Use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, in which particular Attention has been given to the regular Disposition, and most convenient Solution of a numerous Collection of Problems, which are succeeded by several ingenious and entertaining Paradoxes for the Exercise of the Learner. - Also the Principles of Dialling, as it is performed and illustrated by the Globes;-And the Construction, and Use of the different Kinds of Maps. IV. The Elements of Astronomy, in which, besides a large Account of the Solar System, and of the various Motions, Revolutions, &c. of the Planet and Comets, are given the Theory of the Four Seasons, the Harvest-Moons, Eclipses, Tides, and several other Phaenomena too numerous to be here mentioned. To this Part is added a copious Appendix, containing the Elements of Chronology, a Science very intimately connected with that of Astronomy. The Whole is illustrated with The Necessary Engravings. And, though principally intended for The Use Of AtSchools, May serve as a convenient Memorandum-Book for those Gentlemen and Ladies who have been already instructed in the Sciences above-mentioned. By E. Jones, Teacher of the Classics and Geography, at Bromley, in Kent.
Jones, Evan, active 1773.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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Plan and outlines of a course of lectures on universal history, ancient and modern, delivered in the University of Edinburgh, by Alexander Tytler, Esq; Advocate, Professor of Civil History, and of Greek and Roman Antiquities. Illustrated with maps of Ancient and Modern Geography, and a Chronological Table.
Woodhouselee, Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord, 1747-1813.Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The universal library: or, compleat summary of science. Containing above sixty select treatises. In two volumes. I. Of Theology, Philosophy, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Oeconomy, Religion, Games used at Ancient Festivals, Cosmography, Elements, Geography, Hydrography, Travel, Government, Chronology, History, Laws, Coins, Medals, Weights and Measures, Meteors, Rarities, Mankind in the Different Sexes of Men and Women, Physick, Chyrurgery, Chymistry, Cookery and Dyet. II. Of Animals, Vegetables and Agriculture, Gems, Metals, Grammar and Languages, Hieroglyphicks, Poetry, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Arithmetick, Geometry, Architecture, Surveying, Gauging, Dyalling, Navigation; The Military Art, Fortification, Gunnery, Astronomy, Astrology, Augury, Magick, Mathematical Magick, Dreams and Apparitions, Heraldry, Painting, Colours and Dying, Opticks, Angling, Fowling, Inventions, Ignorance in the Ancients, and Errors among the People. With Divers Secrets, Experiments and Curiosities therein.
Curzon, H. (Henry).Date: 1712- Books
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The universal Library: or, compleat summary of science. Containing above sixty select treatises. I. Of Theology, Philosophy, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Oeconomy, Religion, Games used at Ancient Festivals, Cosmography, Elements, Geography, Hydrography, Travel, Government, Chronology, History, Laws, Coins, Medals, Weights and Measures, Meteors, Rarities, Mankind in the Different Sexes of Men and Women, Physick, Chyrurgery, Chymistry, Cookery and Dyet. II. Of Animals, Vegetables and Agriculture, Gems, Metals, Grammar and Languages, Hieroglyphicks, Poetry, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Arithmetick, Geometry, Architecture, Surveying, Gauging, Dyalling, Navigation; The Military Art, Fortification, Gunnery, Astronomy, Astrology, Augury, Magick, Mathematical Magick, Dreams and Apparitions, Heraldry, Painting, Colours and Dying, Opticks, Angling, Fowling, Inventions, Ignorance in the Ancients, and Errors among the People. With Divers Secrets, Experiments and Curiosities therein. In two volumes.
Curzon, H. (Henry).Date: 1722- Books
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A collection of curious observations on the manners, Customs, Usages, different languages, government, Mythology, Chronology, Ancient and Modern Geography, Ceremonies, Religion, Mechanics, Astronomy, Medicine, Physics, Natural History, Commerce, Arts, and Sciences, of the several nations of Asia, Africa, and America. Translated from the French, first printed at Paris in 1749. by John Dunn, Chaplain to the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Galloway. ...
Lambert, Claude François, 1705-1765.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The historical pocket library; or, biographical vade-mecum. Six volumes. Consisting of I. The heathen-mythology. II. Ancient history. III. The Roman history. IV. The history of England. V. Geography. VI. Natural history. The Whole Forming A Moral and Comprehensive System Of Historical Information, For The Amusement and Instruction of the young Nobility of both Sexes.
Date: 1790- Books
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A brief survey of the terraqueous globe: containing, I. The description and use of the globes. II. The construction and use of maps. III. Geography; Or, a short view of the Ancient and Modern State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Exhibiting, 1. The Description of the Solar System, and particularly of the Earth considered as a Planet. 2. The Situation-Extent-Boundaries and Divisions of the various Countries. 3. Chief Towns-Mountains - Rivers - Climate, and Produce. 4. Government-Revenues-Commerce-Sea, and Land Forces. 5. Religion-Language-Literature Customs, and Manners of the different Nations. 6. A View of Ancient Geography, with an Explanation of the names. Written originally by John Mair, A.M. and now republished, with great additions, Amendments, and Improvements, Illustrated with maps of the Ancient and Modern Worlds, and the Four Quarters, engrave by T. Kitchen.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The juvenile library, including a complete course of instruction on every useful subject: particularly natural and experimental philosophy, moral philosophy, natural history, Biography, Geography and the Manners and Customs of Nations, Ancient and Modern Languages, English Law, Penmanship, Mathematics, and the Belles Lettres. With prize productions of young students; and a monthly distribution of prizes, Value Fifteen Guineas, and Upwards. ...
Date: 1800-01- Books
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The entertaining correspondent; or curious relations. Digested into familiar letters, and conversations. Being a choice and valuable collection of very remarkable histories, from the most approved Authors, both Ancient and Modern; with regard to travels, voyages, governments, Revolutions, Geography, Arts and Sciences; the Religious, Civil and Military Customs of the different Nations in the known World; the various Productions in the Animal, Mineral, and Vegetable Kingdoms; and what ever else may be useful and entertaining. Illustrated with curious copper plates. Vol III.
Date: M.DCC.XLII. [1742]- Books
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A history of ancient geography / by H.F. Tozer.
Tozer, Henry Fanshawe, 1829-1916.Date: 1897- Books
The centre of ancient civilization : discoveries in ancient geography and mythologies / by H.D. Daunt.
Daunt, Hew Dalrymple, 1855-Date: 1926- Books
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A compendium of ancient and modern historical geography. By Mr. de Lanségüe.
Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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A Short comparative view of ancient and of modern geography.
Date: 1782?]- Books
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Geographi? antiqu? principa, or the elements of ancient geography. By Richard Perkins, Jun.
Perkins, Richard.Date: 1797- Books
Cunningham's Ancient geography of India / edited with introduction and notes by Surendranath Majumdar Sastri.
Cunningham, Alexander, Sir, 1814-1893.Date: 1924- Books
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A short compendium of ancient and modern historical geography. Translated from the French, and dedicated, by permission, to Miss Billings, by Mr. de Lanségüe.
Date: M.DCC.XCI [1791]- Books
Elements of general history, ancient and modern : to which are added a table of chronology, and a comparative view of ancient and modern geography ... / [A.F.T. Woodhouselee].
Woodhouselee, Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord, 1747-1813.Date: 1818- Books
The five great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, or, The history, geography, and antiquities of Chaldæa, Assyria, Babylon, Media, and Persia / Collected and illustrated from ancient and modern sources. By George Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902.Date: 1873- Books
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A Summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern. For the use of the highest class in the High School of Edinburgh.
Date: Printed in the year 1784- Books
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A sketch of ancient geography, containing the principal divisinos, &c. of the ancient world. To which are annexed, in the same page, the modern names of places. Designed for the use of schools. By the Rev. Richard Hood.
Hood, Richard, Rev.Date: 1796- Books
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A new moral system of geography, containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: ... including, a description of each country, ...
Date: 1790- Books
Historical geography of ancient India / by Bimala Churn Law ; with a preface by Louis Renou.
Law, Bimala Churn, 1892-1969.Date: 1984- Books
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Thirty two new and accurate maps of the geography of the ancients, as contained in the Greek and Latin classicks. Wherein the several empires, kingdoms and provinces, the chief cities, towns, rivers and mountains mentioned in Herodotus, Homer, Justin, Virgil, Ovid, Florus, Nepos, Caesar, Livy, Lucan, Plutarch, and many other ancient authors, are represented. ... By Herman Moll, ...
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: 1732- Books
Ancient India as described in classical literature : being a collection of Greek and Latin texts relating to India, extracted from Herodotus, Strabo, Diodorus Siculus, Pliny, Aelian, Philostratus, Dion Chrysostom, Porphyry, Stobaeus, the Itinerary of Alexander the Great, the Periêgêsis of Dionysius, the Dionysiaka of Nonnus, the Romance history of Alexander and other works / translated and copiously annotated by J.W. M'Crindle .. ; with introduction and copious index.
Date: 1901