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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Turner, R. (Richard), 1723 or 4-1791.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geography--Early works to 1800.

Geography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([6],48p.,plates ) ill.,maps ;

Edition:

The third edition, with many additions and improvements, particularly, an account of the British Empire.

Other Title:

View of the earth

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for S. Crowder, in Pater-noster-Row; and S. Gamidge, in Worcester, MDCCLXXI. [1771]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T200238.

OCLC:

509673967