Elements of geography, and of natural and civil history. Containing, I. The Order of the Spheres. II. The Economy of the Sublunary Works of Creation, inanimate and living. III. Picturesque and general Sketches of the different Parts of the Earth; and the varied Appearances and Manners of it's Inhabitants. IV. The Rise, Revolution, and Fall, of the principal Empires of the World. V. Changes through different Ages in the Manners of Mankind. VI. Vii. Viii. IX. Description of the different Quarters of the World; Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Their Divisions into Countries, Provinces, &c. Their Climates, Soils, Animals, Plants, Minerals, Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Commerce, Manufactures, Curiosities, Schools, Learning, Literati, Religious Professions, Language, Government, History, &c. By John Walker.
- Walker, John, 1759-1830.
- Date:
- 1797
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Dublin : printed and sold by Thomas Morton Bates, 89, Coombe. nearly opposite Meath-Street, 1797.
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[8],624p.,plates ; 80.
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Edition
Third edition.
References note
ESTC T185819
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