The young man's universal companion. Containing, among many other necessary and entertaining particulars. I. A geographical description of the world; with an Account of the different Parts thereof. II. A Description of England; shewing the Number of Counties, Cities, Bishopricks, Boroughs, Market Towns, &c. III. London describ'd, with an Account of the several Wards, Parishes, Halls, Churches, and whatever is remarkable. IV. An Account of the incorporated Companies in London; with the Prices of Carpenters, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work, &c. V. An Account of the General and Penny-Post. VI. An Account of all the Stage-Coaches and Carriers in England; with the Inns they put up at. Vii. A List of Places at Court Viii. The four Rules of Arithmetic explained in the most easy and practical Manner; a short Account of Arts and Sciences; a brief Chronology of remarkable Events from the Beginning of the World to the Death of Julius Caesar, and an Abridgment of the History of England. IX. The Gardiner's Kalendar for every Month in the Year. X. The Trader's Guide, shewing at one View, the Value of any Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, by the Pound, Yard, Gallon, &c. at any Price, from a Farthing to twenty Shillings. XI. A Table, and twenty-five Geometrical Problems, applied to Mensuration, Gauging, Surveying, &c. XII. A Table, shewing the Discount on Goods imported. XIII. A Table of Salaries and Wages, shewing what any yearly Sum amounts to, by the Month, Week, or Day. XIV. A table of interest for any Number of Days, at any Rate. The fourth edition, corrected and enlarged. By D. Gordon. With an accurate map of the whole world, and a new Plan of London and Westminster.

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[1766]