A new geographical and historical grammar
Subtitle: wherein the geographical part is truly modern, and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive.  Containing: I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth.  II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study.  III. A general division of the globe into land and water.  IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopricks, manners, customs, habits, and coins in use in the several kingdoms and states described. Illustrated with a set of twenty-three new maps of the several countries
By: drawn by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and engraved by Mr. Jefferys.
Edition: The 6th ed., with very great additions and improvements.
Publisher: W. Johnston
Published: 1758
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 640
Subjects: Geography -- Early works to 1800; World history -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800
Notes: Maps 2, 5, 9, 11-12 and 14 wanting.  Maps mutilated.