A New Geographical And Historical Grammar [1766]

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'Wherein the Geographical Part is truly Modern; and the Present State of the several Kingdoms of the World Is so Interpreted As to render the Study of Geography both Entertaining and Instructive. Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical Definitions and Problems, being a necessary Introduction to this Study. III. A general Division of the Globe Into Land and Water. IV. The Situation and Extent of the several Countries contained in each Quarter of the World; their Cities, Chief Towns, History, Present State, respective Forms of Government, Forces, Revenues, Taxes, Revolutions and Memorable Events. Together with An Account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishopricks, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins in Use in the several Kingdoms and States described.' Originally illustrated with maps, but they are NOT present. Tenth edition, 'with very great Additions and improvements to the Present t

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