A system of geography: or, a new & accurate description of the earth in all its empires, kingdoms and states. Illustrated with history and topography, and maps of every country, fairly engraven on copper, according to the latest discoveries and corrections, by Herman Moll. To which are added alphabetical index's of the names, ancient as well as modern, of all the places mention'd in the work. And a general index of remarkable things.

People / Organizations

• Herman Moll (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Timothy Childe at the White Hart at the west-end of St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCI. [1701]

Publication year

1701-1701

ESTC No.

T96688

Grub Street ID

316148

Description

[2], 4, [32], 26, [4], 126, 125-145, 152-217, 216-221, 226-302, 295-444, [2], 230, [28] p., plates : ill., maps ; 2⁰

Note

In two parts with separate pagination.

'An introduction to geography' and a large part of the descriptive text to part I are by Robert Falconer.

Titlepage to part I in red and black.

Part II has a separate titlepage: 'A system of geography: .. part the second, containing the description of Asia, Africa, and America. Written in Latin by Joan. Luyts ...'.

Uncontrolled note

The 4 p. following the tp. contain an advertisement