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

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William Guthrie
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Engelska
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Printed for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and G.G. and J. Robinson, in Pater-Noster Row M.DCC.XCVI. 1796 England, London xii,[4],972p.,plates : maps 8⁰.
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Printed for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, in Pater-noster Row MDCCXC. 1790 England, London 12,928p.,plates : maps 8⁰.
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Printed for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and George Robinson, in Pater-noster Row 1783 England, London 848p.,plates : maps 8⁰.
Printed for C. Dilly, in the Poultry; and G. Robinson, Pater Noster Row MDCCLXXX. 1780 England, London ix,[3],796p.,plates : maps 4⁰.
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