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 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, Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, &c. 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, and Taxes. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufac

People / Organizations

• Da. Buchanan ("printed for")
• William Guthrie (Author)

Imprint

Montrose: printed for Da. Buchanan, & Jas. Morison, sold by them, J. Fairbairn, A. Constable, Edinburgh; W. Coke, Leith; J. Gillies, & J. Duncan, Glasgow and the booksellers of Dundee, Aberdeen, &c, M,DCC,XCIX. [1799]

Publication year

1799-1799

ESTC No.

T137332

Grub Street ID

185359

Description

iv,[4],1066p.,plates : maps ; 8⁰

Note

Braces in imprint.