A new geographical and historical grammar: . 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. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-three new maps of the several Countries, drawn by the Direction of Mr. Salmon, and engraved by Mr. Jefferys, Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Thomas Salmon (1679-1767)
Category
Books
Date
1760
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chartwell, Kent
NT 3133335
Summary
Bibliographic description
640,[16]p., XXIII plates . maps . 8vo.. Half-title page has been affixed to a new sheet. On reverse of half-title sheet two newspaper cuttings are affixed source unknown, dated 1886. First article about the Court brothers. Provenasnce: Inscription in ink on title page: Henry Court ... Binding: Quarter green leathe, green cloth over boards, gilt tooled spine, worn.
Makers and roles
Thomas Salmon (1679-1767)