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 stituation 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
By: by Mr. Salmon. ; Illustrated with a set of twenty-three new maps of the several countries drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
Contributors: Johnston, W. (William), -1804, bookseller; Samuel Johnson and William Samuel Johnson Libraries (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Edition: The third edition, with very great additions and improvements.
Publisher: Printed for William Johnston, at the Golden-Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard.
Published: 1754
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 640
Subjects: Geography; Early works to 1800
Notes: English short title catalogue, N20267

Gift; Johnson family; 1914.