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Modern history: or, The present state of all nations. : Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, buildings, manners, laws and customs, religion and policy, arts and sciences, trades, manufactures and husbandry, plants, animals and minerals. Vol. IV. The third part of the present state of Europe. Containing the present state of Spain and Portugal, with an abstract of the history of these kingdoms down to the year 1730. Also the present state of the British Isles, beginning with that part of Great Britain call'd England, describing the face of the country, the mountains, forests, seas, rivers, fisheries, soil, vegetables, and the several species of animals it produces. 2. The persons and habits of the natives. 3. Their genius and temper, virtues and vices. 4. Their diet, rural sports and other diversions. 5. Their husbandry and gardening: and 6thly and lastly, treats of the several ancient divisions of England, and the modern division of it into circuits and counties, and herein more particulary of the country of Middlesex and city of London, shewing the ancient as well as present state of that metropolis. With an account of the several charitable societies in London; shews how plentifully the town is supply'd with all manner of provisions; and treats of the reception strangers and others meet with; with a variety of other matter necessary towards forming a just notion of the place and people; likewise a description of its various inhabitants, from the nobleman down to the mechanick, their several employments and diversions; treating particulary of plays, and play-houses, masks, gaming, assemblies, mutick-meetings, the ring, the park, &c. As also of the state of the great trading companies. Illustrated with several curious copper-plates of the most remarkable buildings and habits; with maps of the several countries described in this volume, accurately drawn, according to the georgraphical part of this work. By Herman Moll
Salmon, Thomas (1679-1767 ; historien) / Cengage Gale / 2009
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A New geographical, commercial, and historical grammar, and present state of the several empires and kingdoms of the World. : Containing I. The distances, figures, and revolutions fo the celestial bodies, as demonstrated by Sir Isaac Newton, and observed by the latest astronomers II. A description of the earth. considered as one of the revolving bodies in the general system; with several definitions and problems necessary for understanding the science of geography. III. An account of the great divisions of the surface of the globe into Continents, Island, Oceans, Seas, &c. IV. An accurate and particular description of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, as situated with regard to one another V. The climate and soil, with its productions, whether vegetable or mineral; the natural curiousities; a particular description of the sea coasts, including all the bays, capes, promontories, and adjacent rocks; with an account of the most remarkable lakes and rivers. VI. An account of the animals, whether birds, beasts, fishes, or insects, found in each country. VII. Observations on the various parts of the globe in which history makes mention of any remarkable change having naturally taken place. VIII. An history of all nations from their origion; laws, government, religion, manners, and customs; distinctions of rank, revenues, taxes, strength by sea and land. IX. The genius and external appearance of the people. X. An account of their learning, arts, language, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, artificial curiosities, antiquites, &c. To which is added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places, alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all the different nations, with their value in sterling money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events, from the earliest accounts to the present time. The whole executed on a plan similar to that of W. Guthrie, Esq; by a society in Edinburygh. The astronomical part collected from the works of James Ferguson, F.R.S. Enriched with the late discoveries of Dr. Herschel; and other eminent astronomers. Embellished with an elegant set of maps, engraved on purpose, more numerous, accurate, and exhibiting more fully the new geographical discoveries than those to be met with in any former publication
Second edition. / Cengage Gale / 2009
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A new geographical, commercial, and historical grammar : and present state of the several empires and Kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The distances, figures, and revolutions of the celestial bodies, as demonstrated by Sir Isaac Newton, and observed by the latest Astronomers. II. A description of the earth, considered as one of the revolving bodies in the general system; with several definitions and problems necessary for understanding the science of Geography. III. An account of the great divisions of the surface of the globe into continents, islands, oceans, seas, &c. IV. An accurate and particular description of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, as situated with regard to one another. V. The climate and soil, with its productions, whether vegetable or mineral; the natural curiosities; a particular description of the sea-coasts, including all the bays, capes, promontories, and adjacent rocks; with an account of the most remarkable lakes and rivers. VI An account of the animals, whether birds, beasts, fishes, or insects, found in each country. Vii. Observations on the various parts of the globe in which history makes mention of any remarkable change having naturally taken place. Viii. An history of all nations from their origin; laws, government, religion, manners, and customs; distinctions of rank, revenues, taxes, strength by sea and land IX. The genius and external appearance of the people X. An account of their learning, arts, language, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, artificial curiosities, antiquities, &c. To which is added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places, alphabetically arranged. II. A Table of the Coins of all the different Nations, with their value in Sterling money. III. A Chronological Table of remarkable Events, from the earliest accounts to the present time. The whole executed on a plan similar to that of W. Guthrie, Esq; by a society in Edinburgh. The Astronomical part collected from the works of James Ferguson, F. R. S. Enriched with the late discoveries of Dr. Herschel, and other eminent Astronomers. Embellished with An elegant set of Maps, engraved on purpose, more numerous, accurate, and exhibiting more fully the new Geographical Discoveries than those to be met with in any former publication
Cengage Gale / 2009
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A compleat history of the empire of China: being the observations of above ten years travels through that country: containing memoirs and remarks Geographical, Historical, Topographical, Physical, Natural, Astronomical, Mechanical, Military, Mercantile, Political, And Ecclesiastical. Particularly upon Their Pottery and varnishing Silk and other Manufactures, Pearl-Fishing, the History of Plants and Animals, with a Description of their Cities and Publick Works, Number of People, Manners, Language, and Customs, Coin and Commerce, their Habits, Oeconomy, and Government, the Philosophy of the Famous Confucius. With an Account of the Conquest of China by the Tartars, and many other curious Particulars. Written by the learned Lewis Le Comte, Confessor to the Dutchess of Burgundy, and one of the French King's Mathematicians, who was a Missioner in China near twenty Years. A new translation from the best Paris edition, and adorn'd with copper-plates
Lecomte, Louis (1655-1728) / The second edition carefully corrected. / Cengage Gale / 2009
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1st ed. 2022. / Springer International Publishing / 2022 
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Urbani, Bernardo / 1st ed. 2020. / Springer International Publishing / 2020
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A collection of voyages and travels, : in three parts. Part I. The dangerous voyage of Capt. Thomas James, in attempting to discover a North-West Passage to the South-Sea; with an Account of their passing the Winter in an uninhabited Island, &c. This is remarkable for its Integrity and Simplicity. With a Map. Part II. The Sieur Pointis's voyage to America; with an Account of the taking Carthagena by the French in 1697. Also an Account of the several Engagements they had with the English in their Return to Brest. To which is added, a new and accurate Map. Part III. A description of the English province of Carolana; by the Spaniards call'd Florida, and by the French La Louisiane, viz. A Description of the People, Animals, Vegetables, Metals, Minerals, and other rich and valuable Commodities this Province naturally produces. With a Large and Judicious Preface, Proving the Right of the English to that Country; the Manner of the French usurping great Part of it; and the great Danger our Colonies on the Continent will be exposed to, if not timely prevented: With many useful Remarks regarding our Plantations in general. Collected from authentick Journals, Travels, &c. of the English in that Country; the Originals of which are now in the Possession of Dr. Coxe, at Richmond in Surrey. By Daniel Coxe, Esq; To which is added, A Large and Accurate Map of Carolana, and of the River Meschacebe
Coxe, Daniel (1673-1739) / Cengage Gale / 2009
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Second edition. / John Wiley & Sons Ltd / 2017
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4e édition / CABI / 2014
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Universal geography formed into a new and entire system : describing Asia, Africa, Europe, and America; with their subdivisions of Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Republics: The Extent, Boundaries, and remarkable Appearances of each Country; Cities, Towns, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. Also giving a general account of the Fossil and Vegetable Productions of the Earth, and of every Species of Animal: the history of man, in all climates, regions, and conditions; customs, manners, laws, governments, and religions: the state of arts, sciences, commerce, Manufactures, and knowledge: sketches of the Ancient and Modern History of each Nation and People. To which is added, a short view of astronomy, as connected with Geography; of the Planetary System to which the Earth belongs; and of the Universe in General. By John Payne. With a set of maps, With a Set of Maps, drawn from the best Materials, every one of which is very Neatly coloured; and a great variety of copper-plates; Descriptive of the most Remarkable Curiosities in the World. The Benefit of Geography is manifold. Some Parts relate to Civil Matters, and the Exploits of princes; some to the Heavens and to the Earth; Also to the Knowledge acquired by Navigation; to an Acquaintance with Animals, Plants, and Fruits, which are universally overspread. Strabo, Book I. Poem
Payne, John (fl. 1800) / Cengage Gale / 2009
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