Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.
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The principles of Latin and English grammar . By Alexander Adam, Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.Date: 1772- E-books
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The rudiments of Latin and English grammar . By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.Date: 1793- E-books
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A geographical index, containing the Latin names of the principal countries, cities, rivers, and mountains mentioned in the Greek and Roman classics; With the Modern Names subjoined: also, The Latin Names of the Inhabitants, and the Adjectives and other Words derived from the Names of the Places; with The most Remarkable Epithets annexed; and an Explanation of Difficult Words and Phrases. Being a supplement to the Summary of ancient and modern geography. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh
Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.Date: 1795- E-books
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A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern containing, an account of the political state, and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities, especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With An Abridgement of the Fabulous History or Mythology of the Greeks. To which is Prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the Earliest Periods to the time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold, Light, and its effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Terraqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the study of classical learning with that of general knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.Date: 1794- E-books
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The rudiments of Latin and English grammar designed to facilitate the study of both languages, by connecting them together. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander 1741-1809.Date: 1798