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, Draw

People / Organizations

• Thomas Salmon (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for W. Johnston in Ludgate-Street; H. Woodfall, J. Hinton, R. Baldwin, W. Strahan, J. Richardson, B. Law, S. Crowder, J. and T. Pote, and W. Nicholl. 1764.

Publication year

1764-1764

ESTC No.

T106464

Grub Street ID

159618

Description

605,[19]p.,plates : maps ; 8⁰

Note

Half-title; 'The new geographical grammar. Published by authority.' - Titlepage in red and black.

With a final leaf of directions to the binder.

Uncontrolled note

Pp.492, 493, 496 misnumbered 292, 293, 296