A brief survey of the terraqueous globe: containing, I. The description and use of the globes. II. The Construction and Use of Maps. III. Geography ; Or, a short view of the Antient and Modern State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Exhibiting, 1. The description of the solar system, and particulary of the Earth considered as Planet. 2. The Situation, Extent -- Boundaries and Divisions of the various Countries. 3. Chief Towns -- Mountains -- Rivers -- Climate and Produce. 4. Government -- Revenues -- Commerce -- Sea and Land Forces. 5. Religion -- Language -- Literature -- Customs and Manners of the different Mations. 6. A view of antient geography, with an Explanation of the names. Written originally by John Mair, A.M. and now republished, with great additions, amendments, and improvements by an able hand. And illustrated with maps of the antient and modern worlds, engraved by T. Kitchen.

People / Organizations

• John Mair (Author)

Imprint

Edinburgh: printed for John Bell; and William Creech, M,DCC,LXXV. [1775]

Publication year

1775-1775

ESTC No.

T121435

Grub Street ID

172262

Description

viii,350p.,plates : map ; 12⁰

Note

With a half-title.