Gazetteers - Early works to 1800
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The modern gazetteer; being a compendious geographical dictionary of all the nations, kingdoms, empires, states, republics, provinces, departments, duchies, counties, cities, towns, townships, forts, oceans, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, canals, hills, mountains, &c. In the known world describing the situation, extent, boundaries, productions, manufactures, trade, curiosities, antiquities, inhabitants, manners, government, population, laws, religion, revolutions, improvements, ancient and modern names, &c. of the different countries: brought down to the present time; by Alexander Aitchison, member of the Royal Physical and Hibernian Medical Societies of Edinburgh. In two volumes. Illustrated with coloured maps.
Aitchison, Alexander.Date: M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798]- E-books
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The naval gazetteer; or, Seaman's complete guide . Containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of the several coasts of all the countries and islands in the known world: shewing their latitude, longitude, soundings, and stations for anchorage ... Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea of the several headlands, isthmusses, peninsulas, points, promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the master, pilot, commander, or seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watry element. Also comprehending ample directions for sailing into or out of the different ports, straits, and harbours of the four quarters of the world, and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names of places, &c. are treated of and explained. By the Rev. John Malham, author of Navigation made easy and familiar, and other works on naval affairs. Illustrated with a correct set of charts from the latest and best surveys. In two volumes. ..
Malham, John, 1747-1821.Date: 1797