The new universal geographical grammar [electronic resource] : Wherein the situation and extent of the several countries are laid down according to the most exact geographical observations, and the history of all the different kingdoms of the world is interspersed in such a manner, as to render the study of geography both useful and entertaining. Under these three heads: I. A compendious system of astronomy. II. The geographical definitions, problems, and general divisions of the earth, necessary to be understood as an introduction to this grammar. III. A particular description of the countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, and history. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishoprics, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states treated of. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps of the countries described. The whole being an improvement and continuation of Mr Salmon's grammar. Brought down to the present time By J. Tytler.
1777
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Title
The new universal geographical grammar [electronic resource] : Wherein the situation and extent of the several countries are laid down according to the most exact geographical observations, and the history of all the different kingdoms of the world is interspersed in such a manner, as to render the study of geography both useful and entertaining. Under these three heads: I. A compendious system of astronomy. II. The geographical definitions, problems, and general divisions of the earth, necessary to be understood as an introduction to this grammar. III. A particular description of the countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, and history. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishoprics, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states treated of. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps of the countries described. The whole being an improvement and continuation of Mr Salmon's grammar. Brought down to the present time By J. Tytler.
Uniform title
New geographical and historical grammar
Created/published
Edinburgh : Printed by W. Darling; sold by him, J. Dickson, and C. Elliot, M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]
Description
xii,704 p.,plates : maps ; 8vo.
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First published as 'A new geographical and historical grammar.' in 1749.
Reproduction of original from National Library of Wales.
First published as 'A new geographical and historical grammar.' in 1749.
Reproduction of original from National Library of Wales.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009.
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All plates, including frontis. = maps
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English Short Title Catalog (ESTC), T178281
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.
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