A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and compnent parts of the globe ; : and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms and states in the world. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With a memoir of the progress of geography, a summary of physical geography, and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places.
Cumming, John,publisher.
Thomson, John,1777-
John Thomson and Company (Edinburgh)
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Edinburgh : : printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company ... ; [London] : Baldwin, Cradock and Joy ... ; [Dublin] : and John Cumming ... ,
1817..
Relief shown by shading.
Dedicated to "Alexander Keith of Dunnottar and Ravelston Esq." by John Thomson ; with coat of arms engraved by Hewitt.
Frontispiece: "A comparative view of the principal mountains and other elevations in the World", engraved by W. & D. Lizars (uncoloured).
Bound for the Faculty of Advocates with spine title "Atlas of the Globe".
Includes "Memoir of the progress of geography"  and "A summary of physical geography".
Includes "Consulting Index" 22 p., with accompanying list of maps and charts.
Maps engraved by various engravers, including R. Scott, Kirkwood, Hewitt, Neele, J.& G. Menzies, J. Moffat and T. Clerk.
Phillips,
Atlases
Atlases, Scottish.