A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing, I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System, and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature, since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength, Orders of Knightho

People / Organizations

• Charles Dilly ("printed for")
• William Guthrie (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, in Pater-Noster Row, MDCCXC. [1790]

Publication year

1790-1790

ESTC No.

N20132

Grub Street ID

9539

Description

2v.(10,[2],928p.),plates : maps ; 8⁰