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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, and other mathematical sciences made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes. In Seven Parts. Containing I. The Definitions of the Lines, Circles, &c. upon the Globe or Sphere; and of several Terms of Art. II. The Problems in Astronomy Methodically digested, with Variety of Examples. III. The several Affections of Triangles, and their Solution upon the Globe; with the Variety of Problems which every Case contains. IV. The whole Art of Dyalling demonstrated and performed two several ways. V. The Erection of an Astrological Figure of the Heavens, according to the several ways of the Ancient and Modern Astrologers. VI. & Vii. The Explanation and Uses of the Terrestrial Globe, with a brief Geographical and Hydrographical Description of the Earth and Water. With several Problems useful in the Art of Geography, Navigation. And also, The Description and use of Maps and Charts both General and Particular. By Robert Morden.
Morden, Robert, -1703.Date: 1702- 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
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Historical atlas of England; physical, political, astronomical, civil and ecclesiastical, Biographical, Naval, Parliamentary, and Geographical; Ancient and Modern; from the Deluge to the Present Time in which are Described its Minerals, Curiosities, Inland Fisheries and Navigation, Commerce, Peerages, Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats, &c. Interspersed with geographical notes and dates for the Curious, and explanations to each map, in order to enable Persons of every Rank to read, with Advantage, the Natural History, Antiquities, Poetry, Belles Lettres, and Geography of this Country. To which are Added, A Physical Map of the Terrestrial Globe, To shew the Connection of the great Chains of Mountains, Seas and Rivers, with those of Britain; and A Political Chart of Europe, To shew the Naval and Commercial Intercourse between this Country and the Continent. Delineated in a Series of Interesting Maps, the Result of a Variety of Critical Researches. By John Andrews, Geographer, Land-Surveyor, Map-Seller, and Engraver.
Andrews, John, 1736-1809.Date: 1797- Books
McCrindle's Ancient India as described by Ptolemy / A facsimile reprint edited with an introduction, notes and an additional map by Surendranath Majumdar Sâstrî.
Ptolemy, active 2nd century.Date: 1927- Books
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Fourteen maps of ancient and modern geography, for the illustration of the tables of chronology and history. To which is prefixed, a dissertation on the rise and progress of geography. By John Blair, L. L. D. F. R. S. and A. S. Prebendary Of Westminster, And Chaplain In Ordinary To Her Royal Highness The Princess Dowager Of Wales.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- 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- Books
The ancient geography of India. I, The Buddhist period, including the campaigns of Alexander, and the travels of Hwen-Thsang / by Alexander Cunningham.
Cunningham, Alexander, Sir, 1814-1893.Date: [1980?]- 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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Compendium of ancient geography, By Monsieur D'Anville, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles lettres at parts, and of that of sciences at Petersburg; Secretary to his serene Highness the Late Duke of Orleans. Translated from the French. Illustrated with Maps, Carefully reduced from those of the Paris Atlas, in Imperial Folio; With a Map of Roman Britain, from the learned John Horsely, M. A. F. R. S. And with prolegomena and notes by the translator. Designed for private Libraries, as well as for the Use of Schools. Part I.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourgignon d', 1697-1782.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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The sixth great Oriental monarchy, or, The geography, history, & antiquities of Parthia / collected and illustrated from ancient and modern sources by George Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902.Date: 1873- Books
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The geographical system of Herodotus, examined; and explained, by a comparison with those of other ancient authors, and with modern geography : In the course of the work are introduced, dissertations on the itinerary stade of the Greeks, the expedition of Darius Hystaspes to Scythia, the position and remains of ancient Babylon, the alluvions of the Nile, and canals of Suez; the oasis and temple of Jupiter Ammon, the ancient circumnavigation of Africa, and other subjects of history and geography. The whole explained by eleven maps, adapted to the different subjects; and accompanied with a complete index / by James Rennell.
Rennell, James, 1742-1830.Date: 1800- Books
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A collection of narrative pieces from ancient and modern history. With a short introduction to geography. For the use of the lower classes of English scholars in the school at Prospect Hill.
Gough, John, 1721-1791.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The ancient history By Charles Rollin, late principal of the University of Paris, &c. &c. &c. In eight volumes. Containing an account of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. The eighth edition. Illustrated with a new and complete set of maps of ancient geography, neat engravings of Egyptian antiquities, &c. adapted to the work.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: Anno 1789- Books
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The seventh great Oriental monarchy, or The geography, history, and antiquities of the Sassanian or new Persian empire / collected and illustrated from ancient and modern sources, by George Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902.Date: 1876- Books
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A new sett of maps both of ancient and present Geography, Wherein not only the latitude and longitude of many places are corrected, according to the latest observations; but also the most remarkable differences of ancient and present geography may be quickly discern'd by a bare inspection or comparing of correspondent maps; which seems to be the most natural and easy method to lead young students (for whose use the work is principally intended) unto a competent knowledge of the geographical science. Together with a geographical treatise particularly adapted to the use and design of these maps. By Edward Wells, D.D. some time student of Christ-Church, Oxon, and late rector of Cotesbach in Leicestershire.
Wells, Edward, 1667-1727.Date: [1738]- Books
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A short treatise of geography general & special to which are added tables of the principal coins in Europe and Asia; with those mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, and Ancient Roman Authors. Collected from the best authors upon that subject, for the use of schools. By M.G.D.
Drummond, Gawin.Date: 1708- Books
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A short teatise of geography, general and special. The second edition. To which is added, a brief introduction to chronology, with tables of the principal coins in Europe and Asia, with those mentioned in the Holy Scriptures and ancient Roman authors. Collected from the best authors upon these subjects, for the use of schools. By Gawin Drummond, M.A.
Drummond, Gawin.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714]- Books
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The new world of words: or, universal English dictionary. Containing an account of the original or proper sense, and various significations of all hard words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English Tongue. Together with a brief and Plain explication of all terms relating to any of the arts and sciences, either Liberal or Mechanical, viz. Grammar, Rhetorick, Logick, Theology, Law, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Natural Philosophy, Physick, Surgery, Anatomy, Chymistry, Pharmacy, Botanicks, Arithmetick, Geometry, Astronomy, Astrology, Cosmography, Geography, Hydrography, Navigation, Architecture, Fortification, Dialling, Surveying, Gauging, Opticks, Catoptricks, Dioptricks, Perspective, Musick, Mechanicks, Staticks, Chiromancy, Physiognomy, Heraldry, Merchandize, Maritime and Military Affairs, Agriculture, Gardening, Handicrafts, Jewelling, Painting, Carving, Engraving; Confectionery, Cookery, Horsemanship, Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, Fishing, &c, To which is added, the interpretation of proper names of men and women, that derive their Original from the above-mention'd Ancient and Modern Tongues, with those of Writs and Processes at Law: Also the Greek and Latin Names of divers sorts of Animals, Plants, Metals, Minerals, &c. and several other remarkable Matters more particularly express'd in the Preface. Compiled by Edward Phillips, Gent.
Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696?.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Books
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Twelve maps of antient geography, Drawn by the Sieur D' Anville, geographer to the King of France; and designed for the explanation of Mr. Rollin's antient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes, and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. Beautifully and correctly copied from the originals, engraved for the illustration of the large edition of that work, printed at Paris in fix volumes in quarto. Being useful and necessary for the readers of the several editions of Mr Rollin's ancient history, and all other writers on that subject.
Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d', 1697-1782.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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A New moral system of geography, containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: their situation and climate-their rise and fall-their customs and manners; including a description of each country, and their respective productions, by which commerce has been established, and society cemented for the good of mankind. Adorned with the dresses of each country.
Date: 1792- 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]