Geographical and astronomical definitions, so far as they relate to the use of the globes : To which is added by particular desire, the grand ballon improved.

A new geographical and historical grammar : Wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, 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. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-three new maps of the several countries drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
by: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767
Published: (1754)

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar : and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. ... By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved by Mr. Kitchen, ... The seventh edition, improved and enlarged; the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1782)

The new universal geographical grammar : Wherein the situation and extent of the several countries are laid down according to the most exact geographical observations, and the history of all the different kingdoms of the world is interspersed in such a manner, as to render the study of geography both useful and entertaining. Under these three heads: I. A compendious system of astronomy. II. The geographical definitions, problems, and general divisions of the earth, necessary to be understood as an introduction to this grammar. III. A particular description of the countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, and history. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishoprics, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states treated of. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps of the countries described. The whole being an improvement and continuation of Mr Salmon's grammar. Brought down to the present time By J. Tytler.
by: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767

The new universal geographical grammar : Wherein the situation and extent of the several countries are laid down according to the most exact geographical observations, and the history of all the different kingdoms of the world, is interspersed in such a manner, as to render the study of geography both useful and entertaining. Under these three heads: I. A compendious system of astronomy. II. The geographical definitions, problems, and general divisions, of the Earth, necessary to be understood as an introduction to this grammar. III. A particular description of the countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, and history. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishoprics, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states treated of. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps of the countries described. The whole being an improvement and continuation of Mr Salmon's grammar. Brought down to the present time by J. Tytler.
by: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767

Geographical questions and answers : With a brief chronology of the kings of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar, their order of succession from the conquest, the number of years each king reigned, with the principal events which mark'd each reign: to which is prefix'd a general statement of the different powers of Europe, at one view, containing their names, capitals, situations, revenues, trade, naval and military strength. For the instruction of young minds.

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammer; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system, and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth, considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature, since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations: their forms of government, religion; laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength; orders of knighthood; &c. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning; arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. To which have been added; the late discoveries of Dr. Herschell, and other eminent astronomers. Illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved from the most recent observations and draughts of geographical travellers.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1796)

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing, I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system, and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature, since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations: their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength, orders of knighthood, &c. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. Illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved by Mr. Kitchin, geographer.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1790)

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing, I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system, and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature, since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations: their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength, orders of knighthood, &c. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. Illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved by Mr. Kitchin, geographer.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1788)

A new system of modern geography: or, A geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situations and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climates, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promotories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. The astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. To which have been added, the late discoveries of Dr. Herschell, and other eminent astronomers.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1795)

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing, I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the newtonian system, and the latest observations. II. A general view of the earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations: their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved by Mr. Kitchin, geographer.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1783)

A new system of modern geography: or, A geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing, I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the earth considered as planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and Islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climates, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the change, that have been any where observed up on the peace of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations, their form of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq; the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1780)

A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammer; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : Containing I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq; illustrated with a new and correct set of maps.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770
Published: (1771)

Chambers's edition. An improved system of modern Geography: or, A geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; containing the ancient and present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world : With I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies. V. Their climates, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been observed upon the face of nature since the earliest periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX. The genius, manners, customs, and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names and places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. Originally compiled By William Guthrie, Esq.
by: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770

Geography for children : Or, A short and easy method of teaching or learning geography: Design'd principally for the use of schools whereby even children may in a short time know the use of the terrestrial globe, and geographical maps, and all the considerable countries in the world; their situation, boundaries, extent, division, Islands, rivers, lakes, chief cities, government and religion. Divided into lessons, by way of question and answer, with a new general map of the world, and also a list of the maps necessary for children. Translated from the French of Abbot Lenglet Du Fresnoy and now greatly augmunted and improv'd thro the whole. The fifth edition. To which is prefix'd, a method of learning geography without a master, for the use of such grown persons as have neglected this useful study in their youth. And to this edition is now added, a table of the latitude and longitude, of the most remarkable places mentioned in this work.
by: Lenglet Dufresnoy, Nicolas, 1674-1755
Published: (1750)

Geography for children : Or, A short and easy method of teaching and learning geography: Designed principally for the use of schools. Whereby even children may, in a short time, know the use of the terrestrial globe and geographical maps, and all the considerable countries in the world; their situation, boundaries, extent, division, islands, rivers, lakes, chief cities, government and religion. Divided into lessons, by way of question and answer: with a new general map of the world, and also a list of the maps necessary for children. Translated from the French of Abbot Lenglet Du Fresnoy, and now greatly augmented and improved throughout the whole. The eleventh edition. To which is prefixed, a method of learning geography without a master: for the use of such grown persons as have neglected this useful study in their youth. And to this edition is now added a table of the latitude and longitude of the most remarkable places mentioned in this work; also a print of the orrery.
by: Lenglet Dufresnoy, Nicolas, 1674-1755

Geography anatomiz'd : Or, the geographical grammar. Being a short and exact analysis of the whole body of modern geography, after a new and curious method. Comprehending I. A general view of the terraqueous globe, being a compendious system of the true fundamentals of geography; digested into various definitions, problems, theorems, and paradoxes; with a transient survey of the surface of the earthly ball, as it consists of land and water. II. A particular view of the terraqueous globe, being a clear and pleasant prospect of all remarkable countries upon the face of the whole earth; shewing their situation, extent division, sub-division, cities, chief towns, name, air, soil, commodities, rarities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, manners, languages, government, arms, religion. Collected from the best authors, and illustrated with divers maps. The nineteenth edition, corrected, and somewhat enlarged; with a set of new maps, by Mr. Senex. By Pat. Gordon, M.A.F.R.S.
by: Gordon, Patrick, active 1700
Published: (1749)

Geography anatomiz'd : Or, The geographical grammar. Being a short and exact analysis of the whole body of modern geography, after a new and curious method. Comprehending I. A general view of the terraqueous globe, being a compendious system of the true fundamentals of geography; digested into various definitions, problems, theorems, and paradoxes; with a transient survey of the surface of the earthly ball, as it consists of land and water. II. A particular view of the terraqueous globe, being a clear and pleasant prospect of all remarkable countries upon the face of the whole earth; shewing their situation, extent, division, sub-division, cities, chief towns, name, air, soil, commodities, rarities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, manners, languages, government, arms, religion. Collected from the best authors, and illustrated with divers maps. The eighteenth edition, corrected, and somewhat enlarged; and a set of new maps, by Mr. Senex. By Pat. Gordon, M.A.F.R.S.
by: Gordon, Patrick, active 1700
Published: (1744)

Geography anatomiz'd : Or, The geographical grammar. Being a short and exact analysis of the whole body of modern geography, after a new and curious method. Comprehending I. A general view of the terraqurous globe; being a compendious system of the true fundamentals of geography: digested into various definitions, problems, theorems and paradoxes: with a transient survey of the surface of the earthly ball, as it consists of land and water. II. A particular view of the terraqueous globe; being a clear and pleasant prospect of all remarkable countries upon the face of the whole earth; shewing their situation, extent, division, sub-division, cities, chief towns, name, air, soil, commodities, rarities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, manners, languages, government, arms, religion. Collected from the best Authors, and illustrated with divers maps. The fifteenth edition, corrected and somewhat enlarged; and a set of new maps, by Mr. Senex. By Pat. Gordon, M.A.F.R.S.
by: Gordon, Patrick, active 1700

Geography anatomiz'd : Or, The geographical grammar. Being a short and exact analysis of the whole body of modern geography, after a new and curious method. Comprehending I. A general view of the terraqueous globe. Being a compendious system of the true fundamentals of geography; digested into various definitions, problems, theorems, and paradoxes: with a transient survey of the surface of the earthly ball, as it consists of land and water. II. A particular view of the terraqueous globe. Being a clear and pleasant prospect of all remarkable countries upon the face of the whole earth; shewing their situation, extent, division, subdivision, cities, chief towns, name, air, soil, commodities, rarities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, manners, languages, government, arms, religion. Collected from the best authors, and illustrated with divers maps. The eleventh edition, corrected, and somewhat enlarg'd. And a set of new maps. By Mr. Senex. By Pat. Gordon, M.A.F.R.S.
by: Gordon, Patrick, active 1700
Published: (1728)

Geography anatomiz'd : Or, The geographical grammar. Being a short and exact analysis of the whole body of modern geography, after a new and curious method. Comprehending I. A general view of the terraqueous globe. Being a compendious system of the true fundamentals of geography; digested into various definitions, problems, theorems, and paradoxes: with a transient survey of the surface of the earthly ball, as it consists of land and water. II. A particular view of the terraqueous globe. Being a clear and pleasant prospect of all remarkable countries upon the face of the whole earth; shewing their situation, extent, division, subdivision, cities, chief towns, name, air, soil, commodities, rarities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, manners, languages, government, arms, religion. Collected from the best authors, and illustrated with divers maps. The twelfth edition, corrected, and somewhat enlarg'd. And a set of new maps. By Mr. Senex. By Pat. Gordon, M.A.F.R.S.
by: Gordon, Patrick, active 1700
Published: (1730)

Elements of geography, for the use of Mr. Alexander's Academy, Hampstead.
Published: (1785)

A new and easy introduction to the study of geography, by way of question and answer : Principally designed for the use of schools: in two parts. Containing, I. An explication of the sphere; or of all such terms as are any ways requisite for the right understanding of the terraqueous globe. II. A general description of all the most remarkable countries throughout the world: of their respective situations, extents, divisions, cities, rivers, soils, commodities, curiosities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, customs, forms of government, and religion, &c. To which is added, a complete set of maps, by J. Cowley, geographer to His Majesty. Likewise, a compendious dictionary of the most common names of ancient geography, explained by those which they now bear: as also, an alphabetical index of the principal places that are mentioned throughout the work. Written originally in high Dutch by the late celebrated Mr. Hubner, and now faithfully translated, with additions and improvements.
by: Hübner, Johann, 1688-1731
Published: (1767)

A view of the earth: being a short but comprehensive system of modern geography : Exhibiting, I. A description of the figure, size, motion, &c. of the earth; with the uses and height of the atmosphere, or air surrounding it. II. Such geographical definitions, schemes, and descriptions, as form a necessary introduction to this branch of learning. III. The situation and extent of the several kingdoms, and nations in each quarter; their chief city; with the distance, direction, and difference of time from London. IV. An account of the several islands, trade, commodities, religions, number of inhabitants, principal mountains, and rivers in the world; also some observations on the less known parts, the trade winds, and monsoons. V. The explanation and use of a new set of maps, annexed to the several quarters, drawn according to the most approved modern projections, and regulated by observations. VI. A description of commodore anson's voyage round the world; shewing the several islands and countries he touched at; and the places where he took any prize, particularly the rich Manilla Ship. VII. A new and curious geographical clock, which points out the difference of time, with the hour, in the different nations upon earth, at one view. To which is added, a description of the terrestrial globe: with its application to a great variety of useful problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena exhibited upon the globe in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole laid down in a manner so easy and natural, as to be understood in a few days. Addressed to the young gentlemen and ladies of Great Britain and Ireland. By the Reverend Mr. Turner, late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; now rector of Comberton, vicar of Elmly, and teacher of the mathematics and philosophy, at Worcester; author of a view of the heavens, or an introduction to modern astronomy; plain trignometry rendered easy and familiar, by calculations in arithmetic only; and the chronologer perpetual.
by: Turner, R. (Richard), 1723 or 1724-1791
Published: (1771)

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.
by: Wells, Edward, 1667-1727
Published: (1738)

Geography methodised, for the use of young gentlemen and ladies : Being a sure and pleasant guide to that most useful and entertaining science. Containing a true account of the world, and of the several kingdoms and nations contained therein; together with the produce, commodities, manufactures, curiosities, and every thing worthy of notice all over the earth. By R. Martin.
by: Martin, R., active 18th century

Geography methodised, for the use of young gentlemen and ladies : Being a sure and pleasant guide to that most useful and entertaining science. Containing, a true account of the world, of the several kindgoms and nations contained therein; together with the produce, commodities, manufactures, curiosities and every thing worthy of notice all over the earth. The tenth edition, by. R. Martin.
by: Martin, R., active 18th century

Geography methodised, for the use of young gentlemen and ladies, being a sure and pleasant guide to that most useful and entertaining science : Containing a true account of the world, and of the several kingdoms and nations contained therein; together with the produce, commodities, manufactures, curiosities, and every thing worthy of notice all over the earth. By R. Martin.
by: Martin, R., active 18th century

A new system of geography: or, A general description of the world : Containing a particular and circumstantial account of all the countries, kingdoms, and states of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Their situation, climate, mountains, seas, rivers, lakes, &c. The religion, manners, customs, manufactures, trade, and buildings of the inhabitants. With the birds, beasts, reptiles, insects, the various vegetables, and minerals, found in different regions. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best geographers; and great variety of copper-plates, containing perspective views of the principal cities, structures, ruins, &c. By D. Fenning, (Author of the Royal English dictionary, the use of the globes, the young algebraist's companion, &c.) J. Collier, (Author of the Letters from Pelicia to Charlotte; and translator of the Messiah, from the German of Mr. Klopstock.) and others.
by: Fenning, Daniel, et al.
Published: (1764)

A new and easy introduction to the study of geography, by way of question and answer : Principally designed for the use of schools: in two parts. Containing I. An explication of the sphere; or of all such terms as are any ways requisite for the right understanding of the terraqueous globe. II. A general description of all the most remarkable countries throughout the world; of their respective situations, extents, divisions, cities, rivers, soils, commodities, curiosities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, customs, forms of government, and religion, &c. To which is added, a compleat set of maps. Likewise, a compendious dictionary of the most common names of ancient geography, explained by those which they now bear: as also, an alphabetical index of the principal places that are mentioned throughout the work. Written originally in high Dutch by the late celebrated Mr. Hubner, and now faithfully translated, with additions and improvements.
by: Hübner, Johann, 1688-1731
Published: (1753)

A short introduction to geography : To which is added an abridgement of astronomy. Compiled by Richard Wynne, A.M. and translated into French and Italian by Catharine Wynne.
by: Wynne, Richard, 1718?-1779
Published: (1787)

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.
by: Drummond, Gawin

Geography for children : or, a short and easy method of teaching and learning geography: designed principally for the use of schools. ... Translated from the French of Abbot Lenglet du Fresnoy, and now greatly augmented and improved ... The eighteenth edition. ...
by: Lenglet Dufresnoy, Nicolas, 1674-1755
Published: (1795)

A Complete system of geography : Being a description of all the countries, islands, cities, chief towns, harbours, lakes, and rivers, mountains, mines, &c. of the known world. Shewing the situation, extent, and boundaries, of the several empires, kingdoms, ..., their climate, soil, and produce; their principal buildings, manufactures, and trade; their government, policy, religion, manners, and customs; and the ... including the most material revolutions and changes that have happen'd in every state, either by conquest or treaties; and comprehending ... To which is prefixed, An introduction to geography, as a science: An explanation of maps: The doctrine of the sphere: The system of the world: And a philosophical treaties of the earth, sea, air, and meteors. In two volumes. ... By Emanuel Bowen, geographer to His Majesty, being all new-drawn and ingraved according to the latest discoveries and surveys; ... for the use of all gentleman, merchants, mariners, and others, who delight in history and geography. This work, extracted from several hundred books of travels and history, is brought down to the present time; preserving all that is useful in the fourth and last edition of the complete geographer, publish'd under the name of Herman Moll, &c.
Published: (1747)

The American universal geography, or, A view of the present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, and of the United States of America in particular : In two parts. ... The whole comprehending a complete and improved system of modern geography. Calculated for Americans. Illustrated with maps of the countries described. By Jedidiah Morse, A.M. Published according to act of Congress. Part I[-II]. ...
by: Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826
Published: (1793)

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.
by: Hood, Richard, Rev
Published: (1796)

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, (including the antient and present state,) of all the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. As divided into empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and colonies, and as subdivided into continents, islands, provinces, peninsulas, isthmuses, seas, oceans, gulphs, straits, rivers, harbours, deserts, lakes, promontories, capes, bays, districts, governments, principalities, &c. &c. &c. Together with the particulars of their situations, extent, boundaries, limits, climate, soil, natural and artificial curiosities and productions; laws, religions, revolutions, conquests and treaties, antiquities, revenues, naval and military force, &c. Likewise geographical descriptions of all the cities, capital towns, villages, their distance and bearing, universities, fortifications, castles, forts, seaports, mountains volcanos, metals, aqueducts, docks, arsenals, minerals, fossils, ruins, palaces, temples, churches, structures, edifices, public and private buildings, roads, &c. contained in each part of the universe. Also useful and entertaining historical and descriptive relations of all their customs, manners, genius, trade, commerce, agriculture, learning, policy, arts, sciences, manufactures, tempers, dispositions, amusements, habits, stature, shape, colours, virtues, vices, riches or poverty, entertainments, language, and singular ceremonies at births, marriages, and funerals, titles of distinction, &c. of the different inhabitants: and a genuine history of all sorts of birds, beasts, fishes, reptiles, insects, vegetable productions, flowers, herbs, fruits, plants, gums, &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, viz. Lord Mulgrave, Wallis, Carteret, Byron, Anson, Forrest, Clerke, Bougainville, Wilson, King, Gore, Solander, &c. Including those of the Pelew Islands. Also the last accounts of New Holland, and the English Colony of Botany Bay; and a particular description of Port Jackson, Norfolk Island, &c. where the convicts are now settled, &c. &c. &c. Likewise the substance (systematically arranged) of Bruce's travels into Abyssinia to discover the source of the river Nile in Egypt. The whole being brought down to the present time, and forming the most extensive and original production on the subject ever published, wherein a great variety of improvements are included, not to be found in any other work of the kind. To which will be added a new, complete, and easy introduction to geography and astronomy; giving an useful and entertaining explanation of the principles and terms of both sciences, the figure, motion, &c. of the earth, planets, &c. latitude, longitude, use of the globes, maps, the compass, the nature of winds, of earthquakes, comets, thunder, lightning, air, and other important and authentic particulars, &c. 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. Calculated to convey useful and entertaining knowledge to all ranks and degrees of people, for as a celebrated author justly observes, "There is not a son or a daughter of Adam but has some concern in geography." 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, and consisting of beautiful views, land and water prospects, dresses of the various inhabitants of different countries, their singular ceremonies, amusements, customs, &c. Also necessary maps, charts, draughts and plans, &c. finely engraved by the most eminent artists.
by: Millar, George Henry
Published: (1785)