The world displayed : or, a curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, Every Relation is made concise and plain, and The Divisions of Countries and Kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted. Illustrated and embellished with variety of maps and prints By the best Hands.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Voyages and travels.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (20v.,plates ) maps ;

Other Title:

World displayed

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLIX. [1759]-61.

Notes:

Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson (NUC).

Vol. 1 is dated 1759; vols. 2-17, 1760; vols. 18-20, 1761.

Vols. 1-3 bear the imprint "Printed for J. Newbery"; vols. 4-20 the imprint: "Printed for J. Newbery; and J. Hoey, jun. Dublin".

Vertical chain lines.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Roscoe, A640 (1)

English Short Title Catalog, T113545.

OCLC:

642286399