A most compleat compendium of geography, general and special; . describing all the empires, kingdoms, and dominions, in the whole world. Shewing their bounds, situation, dimensions, ancient and modern names, history, government, religions, languages, commodities, divisions, subdivisions, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, with their archbishopricks, bishopricks, and universities. In a more plain and easie method, more compendious and useful than any of the lesser sort. Together with an appendix of general rules for making a large geography, with the great uses of that science. Very necessary for the right understanding of the transactions of these times. Collected according to the latest discoveries, and agreeing with the choicest and newest maps. The fourth edition, corrected and much improved. By Laurence Echard, M.A. of Christ's College, in Cambridge.
Laurence Echard (c1670 - 1730)
Category
Books
Date
1697
Materials
Measurements
147 x 86 x 27 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Townend, Cumbria
NT 3074729
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],236,[12]p., [2] leaves of plates . maps . 12mo.. Provenance: manuscript on title page: "Ben: Browne", and on title page verso: "Ben: Browne his booke" [i.e. Benjamin Browne, 1664-1748]. manuscript on rear fly-leaf: "Abraham Browi[?] his book", and "G Browne" [i.e. George Browne, 1688-1767].. Binding: Early 18th century sprinkled sheepskin binding, with single blind fillet border.
Makers and roles
Laurence Echard (c1670 - 1730)