Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.
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Brookes' general gazetteer abridged Containing a geographical description of the countries, cities, towns, forts, seas, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes, &c. in the known world; with their Longitude and Latitude, Bearings and Distances from Remarkable Places, and the Events by which they have been Distinguished. Illustrated by maps.
Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.Date: 1796- E-books
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The general gazetteer or, compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Cities, Chief Towns, Forts, Fortresses, Castles, Citadels, Seas, Harbours, Bays, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, and promontories in the known world; together with the government, policy, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; The Extent, Bounds, and Natural Productions of each Country; and the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities, of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearing and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; AS Also, The Sieges they have undergone, and the Battles fought near them. Including An Authentic Account of the Counties, Cities, and Market-Towns in England and Wales; as also the Villages, with the Day-on which the Fairs are kept. Embellished with nine maps. By R. Brookes, M.D.
Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.Date: MDCCLXXIII, [1773]- E-books
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A dictionary of the world or, a geographical description of the Earth; with an historical and biographical account of its principal inhabitants, From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time. Including whatever is most useful in Geography, and most interesting in Sacred and Profane History. Containing a Description of the Continents, Islands, Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Mountains, Cities, Principal Towns, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. Together with an Account of the Lives of the Patriarchs, Primitive Fathers, Emperors, Kings, Popes, Legislators, Great Generals, Admirals, Painters, Statuaries, Historians, Divines, Orators, Poets, Philosophers, Lawyers, Physicians, Learned Women, &c. With their principal Works and best Editions. The goegraphical part by R. Brookes, M.D. and the historical and biographical part by Joseph Collyer.
Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- E-books
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The art of angling . By R. Brookes, M.D. In two parts. I. Contains an Account of Fish and Fish-Ponds-A new Art of Fly-Making-The Laws that concern Angling-The secret Ways of catching Fish by Ointments, Pastes, and other Arts-Directions how to procure Baits and for making Fishing-Tackle, with the surest Method of finding Sport, &c. &c. II. The various Methods of Rock and Sea Fishing; together with an Account of the Cod and Whale Fisheries. - Likewise a Natural History of the Salt-Water; particularly of those extraordinary Productions of the Sea; the Hermit, the Flying Fish, the Sea Devil, the Turtle, the Shark, the Whale, &c. &c. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty-five cuts, Of the different Kinds of Fish that are found in fresh or salt Waters. The whole forming a sportsman's magazine; And comprising all that is curious and valuable in the Art of Angling.
Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- E-books
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The general gazetteer or, compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, and capes, in the known world; with The Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants; the Extent, Boundaries, and Natural Productions of each Country; the Trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and Towns; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings and Distances in English Miles from remarkable Places; and the various Events by which they have been distinguished. Including An Account of the Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market-Towns, and principal Villages, in Great Britain and Ireland. Illustrated with maps. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]