A new and easy introduction to the study of geography, by way of question and answer. [electronic resource] : Principally designed for the use of schools: in two parts. Containing I. An explication of the sphere; or of all such terms as are any ways requisite for the right understanding of the terraqueous globe. II. A general description of all the most remarkable countries throughout the world; of their respective situations, extents, divisions, cities, rivers, soils, commodities, curiosities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, customs, forms of government, and religion, &c. To which is added, a compleat set of maps. Likewise, a compendious dictionary of the most common names of ancient geography, explained by those which they now bear: as also, an alphabetical index of the principal places that are mentioned throughout the work. Written originally in high Dutch by the late celebrated Mr. Hubner, and now faithfully translated, with additions and improvements.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hübner, Johann, 1688-1731.

Standardized Title:

Kurze Fragen aus der neuen und alten Geographie. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geography--Early works to 1800.

Geography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi,271,[23]p.,plates ) maps ;

Edition:

The fourth edition, carefully revised and corrected by J. Cowley, geographer to His Majesty.

Other Title:

New and easy introduction to the study of geography, by way of question and answer

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for T. Cox, at the Lamb, under the Royal Exchange; and J. Hodges, at the Looking Glass, over-against St. Magnus Church, London-Bridge, MDCCLIII. [1753]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T216022.

OCLC:

510585898