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Geography for youth, or, a plain and easy introduction to the science of geography, for the use of young gentlemen and ladies: Containing An Accurate Description of the several Parts of the known World. To which are added, geographical questions, and a table of the longitude and latitude of the most remarkable places in the Terraqueous Globe. Illustrated by eight maps, On which are delineated The New Discoveries made by Commodore Byron, And the Captains Wallis, Carteret and Cooke.
Date: M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782]- 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 short and easy introduction to the science of geography: Containing A concise and accurate Description of the Situation, Extent, Boundaries, Divisions, chief Cities, &c. of the several Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Countries, in the known World: With the Use of the Terrestrial Globe, and Geographical Maps, &c. Designed for the use of schools and private tuition. Illustrated with the necessary engravings, and an accurate map of the world, including the Modern Discoveries. By Thomas Keith, Teacher of the Mathematics, Geography, &c. at Messrs. Booth and Rawe's Academy, Bromley, Kent.
Keith, Thomas, 1759-1824.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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Physico-Geology: or, a new system of philosophical geography. Containing a new and general description of the terraqueous globe. Of the various Empires, Kingdoms and States into which it is divided. The Genius, Manners, Religions, Language, Laws, &c. of the Inhabitants thereof. The natural history of the products and Curiosities in every country, according to the most recent and authentic Accounts and Discoveries of Historians and Travellers. In this Treatise the Countries are now first illustrated with a new and accurate set of maps according to the true Spheroidical Figure of the Earth, and the Degrees of Latitude diagonally divided in Minutes. Engraved by E. Bowen, Geographer to His late Majesty. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: M.DCC.LXIX. [1769]- Books
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A general history of all voyages and travels throughout the old and new world, from the first ages to this present time. Illustrating both the ancient and modern geography. Containing An Accurate Description of each Country, its Natural History and Product; the Religion, Customs, Manners, Trade, &c. of the Inhabitants, and whatsoever is Curious and Remarkable in any Kind. An Account of all Discoveries hitherto made in the most Remote Parts, and the Great Usefulness of such Attempts, for Improving both Natural and Experimental Philosophy; with a Catalogue of all Authors that have ever describ'd any Part of the World, an Impartial Judgment and Criticism on their Works for discerning between the Reputable and Fabulous Relaters; and an Extract of the Lives of the most considerable Travellers. By Monsr. Du Perier of the Royal Academy. Made English from the Paris edition. Adorn'd with cuts.
Bellegarde, M. l'abbé de (Jean Baptiste Morvan), 1648-1734.Date: 1708- 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 summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern; containing, An Account of the Political State, and Principal Revolutions of the most Illustrious Nations in Ancient and Modern Times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With an abridgement of the fabulous history or mythology of the Greeks. To which is prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the earliest Periods to the Time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the newtonian philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold Light, and its Effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Tereaqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate Discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the Study of Classical Learning with that of General Knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the high school of Edinburgh. The second edition, corrected, To which is added, a geographical index, containing the Latin names of the principal countries, cities, Rivers, and Mountains mentioned in the Greek and Roman Classics; With the Modern Names subjoined. Illustrated with maps.
Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809.Date: 1797- Books
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The new royal system of universal geography, Containing complete full particular and accurate histories and descriptions of Europe, Asia, Africa & America, as divided into empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, republics, governments, continents, islands, oceans, seas, rivers, gulphs, lakes &c. &c. Including all the new discoveries. Written & compiled by Michael Adams, Esqr. Assisted by many gentlemen eminent in the science of geography[.]
Adams, Michael, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn.Date: [1796?]- Books
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By the King's royal license and authority. A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient and modern: Including All the late important Discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators, of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres; and containing a complete genuine history and description of the whole world. As Consisting of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Continents, Islands, Oceans, &c. with the Various Countries, Cities, Towns, Promontories, Capes, Bays, Peninsulas, Isthmusses, Gulphs, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Aqueducts, Mountains, Volcanos, Caverns, Deserts, &c. &c. throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: together with Their respective Situations, Extent, Latitude, Longitude, Boundaries, Climates, Soil, natural and artificial Curiosities, Mines, Metals, Minerals, Trees, Shrubs, the various Kinds of Fruits, Flowers, Herbs and vegetable Productions. with as Account of The Religion, Laws, Customs, Manners, Genius, Tempers, Habits, Amusements, and singular Ceremonies of the respective Inhabitants: their Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Learning, Trade, Commerce, Governments, &c. Also exact Description of The various Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, amphibious Creatures, Reptiles, Insects, &c. peculiar to each Country; including every Thing curious, as related by the most eminent Travellers and Navigators, from the earliest Accounts to the present Time. Likewise The Essence of the Voyages of the most enterprising Navigators of different Nations and Countries, from the celebrated Columbus, the first Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. &c. Together with A concise History of every Empire, Kingdom and State. Including An Account of the most remarkable Discoveries, Settlements, Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, and various Revolution that have taken place in different Parts of the World. The Whole forming an authentic and entertaining Account of every thing worthy of Notice throughout the whole Face of Nature, both by Land and Water. With a great Variety of curious Articles, communicated by Gentlemen who have travelled in various Parts, and by Captains of Ships, &c. none of which ever appeared in Print before. To which is added, A Complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. With an Account of The Rise, Progress, and present State of Navigation throughout the Known World. Published by the Royal Licence and Authority of His Britannic Majesty King George III. And containing every important, interesting, valuable and entertaining discovery throughout the whole of Captain Cook's voyages Round the World. Together with those of all other Made as well as Antient Circumnavigators round the Globe, particularly those of Byron, Mulgrave, King, Clerke, Gore, Carteret, Wallis, Bougainville, &c. (performed by Order of his Britannic Majesty) As well as all other Modern Navigators and Travellers who have published their Discoveries in the various Languages throughout the World. By the Reverend Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton in Monmouthshire, and Author of the Christian's Family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. and Alexander Cook, A. M. Teacher of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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The compleat geographer: or, the chorography and topography of all the known parts of the earth. To which is premis'd an introduction to geography, and a natural history of the earth and the elements. Containing A True and Perfect Account of I. The Situation, Bounds and Extent, Climate, Soil, Productions, History, Trade, Manufactures: The Religion, Manners and Customs of the People; with the Revolutions, Conquests and other Changes Of all the Countries on the Earth. II. The several Provinces that every Kingdom or State is Divided into. III. The Principal Cities and most Considerable Towns in the World, the Magnitude, Principal Buildings, Antiquity, Present State, Trade, History, &c. As also the Situation, with the Distance and Bearing from other Towns: Together with all necessary Pieces of Natural History. The Whole Containing The Substance of at least an Hundred and Fifty Books of Modern Travels, faithfully Abstracted and Digested into Local Order; Whereby The Present State of the most Remote Countries is truly shewn, and the Obsolete and Fabulous Accounts of Former Writers wholly Expung'd. To which are added maps of every country, fairly Engraven on Copper, according to the Latest Surveys, and Newest Discoveries, most Engrav'd by Herman Moll.
Date: M.DCC.IX. [1709]- Books
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A new and complete system of geography. Containing a full, accurate, authentic and interesting account and description of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America ; as Consisting Of Continents Islands Oceans Seas Rivers Lakes Promontories Capes Bays Peninsulas Isthmusses Gulphs, &c. And Divided Into Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Republics. Together With Their Limits, Boundaries, Climate, Soil, Natural and Artificial Curiosities and Productions, Religion, Laws, Government, Revenues, Forces, Antiquities, &c. Also the Provinces, Cities, Towns, Villages, Forts, Castles, Harbours, Sea-Ports, Aqueducts, Mountains, Mines, Minerals, Fossils, Roads, Public and Private Edifices, Universities, &c. contained in each: And all that is interesting relative to the Customs, Manners, Genius, Tempers, Habits, Amusements, Ceremonies, Commerce, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Language of the Inhabitants. With an accurate and lively Description of the various Kinds of Birds, Beasts, Reptiles, Fishes, amphibious Creatures, Insects, &c. Including The Essence of the most remarkable Voyages and Travels that have been performed by the Navigators and Travellers of different Countries, particularly the late Discoveries in the South Seas, and the Voyages towards the North Pole, with every Curiosity that hath hitherto appeared in any Language respecting the different Parts of the Universe. Likewise Many curious and interesting Circumstances concerning various Places, communicated by several Gentlemen to the Authors of this Work. Also A Concise History of every Empire, Kingdom, State, &c. with the various Revolutions they have undergone. To which will be added, A New and Easy Guide to Geography, the Use of the Globes, &c. with an Account of the Rise and Progress of Navigation, its Improvements and Utility to Mankind. The whole embellished and enriched with upwards of One Hundred most elegant and superb Copper Plates, engraved in such a Manner as to do infinite Honour to the respective Artists by whom they are executed. These Embellishments consist of Views, Maps, Land and Water Perspectives; Birds, Beasts, Fishes, &c. as also the various Dresses of the Inhabitants of different Countries, with their strange Ceremonies, Customs, Amusements, &c. &c. By Charles Theodore Middleton, Esq. assisted by several gentlemen eminent for their Knowledge in the Science of Geography.
Middleton, Charles Theodore.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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A Short way to know the world: or; A compendium of modern geography, According to the latest discoveries and improvements: by way of question and answer. Design'd as well for the use of schools, as of those who would be acquainted with the present state of nations. In two parts. I. General geography; or, An account of the science, and its several branches: with an explanation of such matters and terms belonging to each as may be necessary for understanding the second part. II. Special geography; or, A description of the several empires, kingdoms, states and countries throughout the world: setting forth their situation, bounds, extent, qualities; mountains, rivers, lakes; divisions into provinces; inhabitants, government, trade, religion, bishops, universities. The whole improved with maps adapted to the work, and copper-plates.
Date: 1745- Books
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A manual of modern geography according to the latest discoveries, and improvements. Containing, I. General geography, or An account of the science and its several branches; with an explanation of such matters and terms belonging to each, as may be necessary, for understanding that branch of learning. II. Special geography, or A description of the several empires, kingdoms, states, and countries, throughout the world: setting forth their situation, bounds, extent, qualities, mountains, rivers, lakes, religion, bishopricks, universities, curiosities, &c. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, and traffic. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with maps adapted to the work.
Salmon, Mr.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- 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. ... Together with an appendix of general rules for making a large geography, with the great uses of that science. ... Collected according to the latest discoveries, and agreeing with the choicest and newest maps. The seventh edition, ... By Laurence Echard, ...
Echard, Laurence, 1670?-1730.Date: 1705- 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. ... Together with an appendix of general rules for making a large geography, with the great uses of that science. ... Collected accordin to the latest discoveries, and agreeing with the choicest and newest maps. The eighth edition ... By Laurence Echard, ...
Echard, Laurence, 1670?-1730.Date: 1713- Books
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Atlas geographus: or, a compleat system of geography, ancient and modern. Containing what is of most use in Bleau, Verenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Baudrand, Brietius, Sanson, &c. With the discoveries and improvements of the best modern authors to this time. Illustrated with about 100 New Maps, done from the latest Observations, by Herman Moll, Geographer; and many other Cuts, by the best Artists. Europe is Two Volumes, with Sixty eight Maps, Sanson's Tables, &c. Vol. I.
Date: MDCCXI. [1711]- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialling / By James Ferguson. With notes, and an additional volume, containing the most recent discoveries in the arts and sciences. By David Brewster.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: 1823- Books
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A new and complete system of universal geography: Containing a full survey of the natural and civil state of the terraqueous globe: exhibiting all the latest and most authentic information concerning Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; the seas by which they are divided, and the isles scattered amid these seas; with an ample apparatus of tables, maps, &c. as also an accurate explanation of those principles of geography which depend upon the discoveries of astronomy: and a philosophical view of universal history; The last article written by Robert Heron. In two volumes.
Payne, John, active 1800.Date: 1796- Books
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The new, complete, authentic, and universal system of geography: Being a complete modern history and description of the whole world. Containing a particular, full, accurate, circumstantial, and entertaining account, ... of all the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. ...Together with the particulars of their situations, ... Likewise geographical descriptions of all the cities, capital towns, villages, their distance and bearing, ... Also useful and entertaining historical and descriptive relations of all their customs, manners, ... and a genuine history of all sorts of birds, beasts, fishes, ... &c. found in the various regions. Including all the valuable discoveries made in the most remarkable voyages and travels to different parts of the world from the earliest period to the present time. Particularly all the modern discoveries in the southern and northern hemispheres. Comprising every interesting circumstance, and entertaining narrative, contained in Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with all other modern discoveries of other circumnavigators, ... The whole being brought down to the present time, and forming the most extensive and original production on the subject ever published, ... To which will be added a new, complete, and easy introduction to geography and astronomy; ... By George Henry Millar, Esq. author of a New system of natural history, now publishing with universal applause. Assisted by several gentlemen, celebrated for their knowledge in the science of geography, particularly William Langford, Esq. who accompanied Captain Cook in making the new discoveries. ... The whole embellished with near two hundred capital engravings, being the most elegant set of copper-plates ever published in a work of this kind, ... Also necessary maps, charts, draughts and plans, &c. finely engraved by the most eminent artists.
Millar, George Henry.Date: [1785?]- Books
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An introduction to geography, astronomy, and the use of the globes. To which are added a chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions from the creation to the year 1794; and a large collection of questions, designed for the use of young persons. B John Rivett, Master of the Academy, at Wymondham, Norfolk.
Rivett, John.Date: 1794- Books
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A new, royal, and complete system of universal geography, antient and modern; Including All the late important Discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres, From The Celebrated Columbus, the First Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. And containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, AS Consisting Of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Continents, Islands, Oceans, &c. With The Various Countries, Cities, Towns, Promontories, Capes, Bays, Peninsulas, Isthmusses, Gulphs, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Mountains, Volcanos, Deserts, &c. Throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: Together With Their respective Situations, Extent, Latitude, Longitude, Boundaries, Climates, Soil, natural and artificial Curiosities, Mines, Metals, Minerals, Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, Flowers, Herbs and vegetable Productions. With an Account of the Religion, Laws, Customs, Manners, Genius, Habits, Amusements, and Ceremonies of the respective Inhabitants: Their Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, Military and Civil Governments, &c. Also exact Descriptions of The various Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, amphibious Creatures, Reptiles, Insects, &c: Together With A Complete History of every Empire, Kingdom, and State. Also An Account of the most remarkable Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, and various. Revolutions that have taken Place in different Parts of the World. The Whole Forming AN Authentic And Entertaining Account Of Every Thing Worthy Of Notice Throughout The Whole Face Of Nature, Both by Land And Water. To which is added, A complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. With AN Account Of the Rise, Progress, and present State of Navigation throughout the Known World. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable Discovery throughout the Whole of Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World. Together with those of other Modern Circumnavigators, particularly Byron, Carteret, Wallis, Clerke, Gore, King, Forrest, and Willson. Also containing a particular Account of the Pelew Islands, &c. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, And Author of the Christian's Family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. Alexander Cook, Esq. and Thomas Lloyd. Embellished with near tw hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of Views, Antiquities, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Customs, Ceremonies, besides Whole Sheet Maps, Plans, Charts, &c. executed in a much superior Stile than any Thing that has ever appeared in this Kingdom.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Bankes, Thomas, 1744-Date: [1790?]- Books
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A system of geography: or, a new & accurate description of the earth in all its empires, kingdoms and states. Illustrated with history and topography, and maps of every country, fairly engraven on copper, according to the latest discoveries and corrections, by Herman Moll. To which are added alphabetical index's of the names, ancient as well as modern, of all the places mention'd in the work. And a general index of remarkable things.
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: MDCCI. [1701]- Books
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Atlas geographus: or, a compleat system of geography, ancient and modern / Containing what is most of use in Bleau, Varenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Baudrand, Brietius, Sanson, &c. With the discoveries and improvements of the best modern authors to this time. Illustrated with about 100 new maps, done from the latest observations, by Herman Moll, geographer. And many other cuts, by the best artists.
Moll, Herman, -1732Date: 1711-1717- 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