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, drawn by the Direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geography--Early works to 1800.

Geography.

World history--Early works to 1800.

World history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (640,[16]p.,plates ) maps ;

Edition:

The fourth edition, with very great additions and improvements.

Other Title:

New geographical and historical grammar

Place of Publication:

London : printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLVI. [1756]

Notes:

With a half-title.

Titlepage in red and black.

With an index.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N20269.

OCLC:

642161327