The General Gazetteer; Or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary [1795]

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'Containing a Description of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, and Capes, in the Known World; with The Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants; the Extent, Boundaries, and Natural Productions of each Country; the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; and the various Events by which they have been Distinguished. Including An Account of the Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market-Towns, and principle Villages, in Great Britain and Ireland.' Originally illustrated with maps; these are NOT present. Ninth edition with corrections and improvements, 1795. Condition: ENTIRELY REBOUND in marbled paper and quarter-leather. Boards shelfworn, rubbed, spine faded. Pages tanned and foxed considerably, sometimes faded, all commensurate with age, but should not affect readability. Binding shows s

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