The young gentleman and lady's geography [electronic resource] : containing, An accurate Description of the several Parts of the known world; Their Situation, Boundaries, Chief Towns, Air, Soil, Manners, Customs, and Curiosities. Compiled from the writings of the most eminent authors, With particular Attention to the modern state of every nation. To which is prefixed, an introduction to Geography; wherein The Terms made Use of in that Science, and the Method of speedily acquiring a thorough Knowledge of Maps, are explained in so concise a manner, as to render the whole perfectly easy to be attained without the assistance of a teacher. Also, An Astronomical account of the motion and figure of the earth, the vicissitudes of night and day, and the four seasons of the year. Dedicated to her Majesty Queen Charlotte.
1779
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The young gentleman and lady's geography [electronic resource] : containing, An accurate Description of the several Parts of the known world; Their Situation, Boundaries, Chief Towns, Air, Soil, Manners, Customs, and Curiosities. Compiled from the writings of the most eminent authors, With particular Attention to the modern state of every nation. To which is prefixed, an introduction to Geography; wherein The Terms made Use of in that Science, and the Method of speedily acquiring a thorough Knowledge of Maps, are explained in so concise a manner, as to render the whole perfectly easy to be attained without the assistance of a teacher. Also, An Astronomical account of the motion and figure of the earth, the vicissitudes of night and day, and the four seasons of the year. Dedicated to her Majesty Queen Charlotte.
Created/published
Dublin : Printed for W. Sleater, J. Potts, J. Hoey, J. Williams, and P. Hoey, M,DCC,LXXIX. [1779]
Description
[8],xxi,[1],253,[1]p.,plates : maps ; 12mo.
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Sometimes attributed to Mr. Demarville.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Sometimes attributed to Mr. Demarville.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009.
ESTC staff note
Attribution to Demarville refuted in H&L vol. IX p. 377.
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English Short Title Catalog (ESTC), T212370
Place of creation/publication
Ireland -- Dublin.
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