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NEW and COMPREIIENSIVE SYSTEM of
11 MODERN GE(IGRAPHY, Mathematical, Physical, Po-
litical, and Commercial.
By THOMAS MYERS, LL.D.
Of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
' This Work has been honoured with the most flattering testimo-
nials of approbation, as may be seen in the detailed Prospectus,
which may be had of all respectable Booksellers.
it is preceded by a copious introduction, commencing with the
History of Geography, which is followed by a familiar explanation
of is scientific principles. A general delineation of the grand
natural features and the principal physical phenomena of the
Globe, with their influence on its inhabitants and productions, are
then gives. The Elements of Political Geography, also, are
briefly illustrated; and, to render all reference to other works un-
necessary, a full explanation of scientific terms, with a variety of
appropnase tables, are added.
The different Sections of the Work contain dear anti comps
bemire views of the local circumstances and peculiar productions
of each country; its works of art sad objects of curiosity; its po-
litical state and foreign connections; with the knowledge, manners,
and customs of its inhabitants. To these are added, such statis-
deal and synoptical tables as exhibit the natural resources, military
strength, and commercial importance of each State.
The Illustrations consist of
Y. A copious and complete Atlas, comprising Fifty coloured
Maps, from the beet authorities. 1
11. A Series of elegantly engraved View!, comprising
The Cities of London, ):din- The Floating Rafts and inclined
burgh, and Dublin. Planes of the Russians.
The bending Pillars of Stara, The Cities of Berlin, the Hague,
and Fingal's Cave, in Scot- Bourdeaux, Cadiz, and Car-
land. thagena.
The Giant's Causeway, in Ire- The Amphitheatreof Vespasian,
land. and du Ruins of' Palmyra.
Views of Copenhagen, Crone- The Cities of Lisboa, Coostao.
berg, and Helsinborg. tinople, and Porto Ferrajo. 1
Views of Mount Hecla and the IA Valetta and Gibraltar.
Great Geyser. Views in China, India, ar d other '
interior of a Silver Mine. Parts of Asia.
The Cities of Stockholm, St. Ditto AlHea, America, and the
Petersburgh, and Moscow. West Indies.
The Amphitheatre of Pole.
111. Several Plates of Costumes, a Map of Mountains, aadOtbet
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