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An universal atlas consisting of a complete set of maps, peculiarly adapted to illustrate and explain ancient and modern geography: In which The Ancient and Present Divisions, as also the Subdivisions, of Countries and Names of Places are at one View presented to the Eye, in a distinct and correct Manner, on opposite Pages; the different Parts of the Earth, as originally peopled by the Descendants of Noah, pointed out; and the Geography of the Old and New Testaments included. The whole calculated to facilitate the study of Geography; To make that Science more extensively known; and thereby to render History, both Ancient and Modern, more intelligible and useful. By T. Stackhouse, A.M.
Stackhouse, Thomas, 1756-1836.Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- E-books
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Kitchin's general atlas, describing the whole universe Being a complete collection of the most approved maps extant; corrected with the greatest care, and augmented from the last edition of D'Anville and Robert, with many improvements by other eminent geographers, engraved on sixty-two plates, comprising thirty seven maps. Containing, 1. 2. A general map of the world, in two hemispheres, with the tracks and all new discoveries of Capt. James Cook, and other circumnavigators; with marginal delineations of the most interesting particulars in the solar, starry, and mundane system. 3. 4. Europe divided into its kingdoms, states, republics, &c. with descriptive tables, and many additions and improvements. 5. 6. England and Wales, drawn from the most accurate surveys. 7. 8. Scotland, or North Britain, compiled from the best surveys, and regulated by the latest observations. 9. 10. Ireland, with all its divisions, post roads and canals. 11. The Netherlands, or ten provinces. 12. The seven United provinces, with the canals and great roads. 13. France, divided into provinces, with the post roads. 14. New map of France, in eighty-three departments. 15. Spain and Portugal, from the latest observations. 16. Italy, with the Islands of Sicily, Sardinia, &c. 17. The Island and kingdom of Corsica, ceded to Great Britain in 1794. 18. 19. The Empire of Germany, with the Kingdom of Prussia, &c. 20. Switzerland, divided into the thirteen cantons, &c. 21. The Northern states, comprehending the Kingdoms of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. 22. The Kingdom of Poland, with its dismembered provinces &c. 24. Turkey in Europe, with all its provinces and adjacent countries. 25. The whole Russian Empire, in Europe and Asia. 26. 27. Asia, and its islands, divided into its empires, kingdoms, states, regions, &c. 28. 29. The East-Indies, with the European settlements, and the high roads, &c. 30. 31. Africa, with all its states, kingdoms, republics, regions, islands, &c. also an historical description, and a chart of the gold coast. 32. 33. The whole continent of America, divided into north and south, and West-Indies. 34. 35. North America, with the West-India Islands, divided according to the preliminary articles of peace, signed at versailles, 20th Jan. 1783, wherein are particularly distinguished the United States, &c. 36. 37. South America, with several improvements and additions, also a chart of Falkland's Islands.
Kitchin, Thomas, d. 1784.Date: 1797- E-books
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Cary's new and correct English atlas Being a new set of county maps from actual surveys. Exhibiting all the direct & principal cross roads, cities, towns, and most considerable villages, parts, rivers, navigable canals &c. Preceded by a general Map of South Britain shewing the connexion of one map with another also a general description of each county and directions for the junction of the roads from one county to another.
Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835.Date: [1793]- E-books
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An Atlas to Walker's geography and gazetteer . World, - plate I. these plates are inserted in geography. Mechanical figures, &c. II. Astronomical ditto, III. Solar system, &c. IV. Optical figures, V. Botanical ditto, VI. General chart of the world, VII. United States of America, VIII. Europe, England and Wales, - X. Scotland, - XI. Ireland, - XII. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, - XIII. Northern part of Russia, XIV. Southern part of Russia, XV. Poland, as divided, - XVI. Germany, Plate XVII. Swisserland, - XVIII. Holland, or seven United Provinces, - XIX. Netherlands, - XX. France in Departments, XXI. Spain and Portugal, XXII. Italy, - XXIII. Turkey in Europe, and Hungary, - XXIV. Asia, - XXV. Hindoostan, or East Indies, - XXVI. Africa, - XXVII. West Indies, - XXVIII. North America in general, XXIX. South America, - XXX. Historical chart, XXXI.
Date: 1797- E-books
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The new universal gazetteer or, 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, collected from the best Authors; their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances, Ascertained by actual Measurement, on the most authentic Charts. Together with an atlas, containing twenty-six whole-sheet maps. By the Rev. Clement Cruttwell.
Cruttwell, Clement, 1743-1808.Date: 1800