Payne, John fl. 1800.

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Geographical extracts, forming a general view of earth and nature .. . illustrated with maps ; by John Payne ..
Payne, John fl. 1800.Date: 1796
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A new and complete system of universal geography describing Asia, Africa, Europe and America; with their subdivisions of republics, states, empires, and kingdoms: the extent, boundaries, and remarkable appearances of each country; cities, towns, and curiosities of natur and art, also giving a general account of the fossil and vegetable productions of the earth. 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 the present time. To which is added, a view of astromony, as connected with geography; of the planetary system to which the earth belongs: and of the universe in general. With a copious index annexed to each volume. Being a large and comprehensive abridgement of Universal geography. By John Payne. With additions, corrections and improvements from the latest and best authors. By James Hardie, A.M. author of The principles of Latin grammar, The American remembrancer, and universal tablet of memory &c. In four volumes. ..
Payne, John fl. 1800.Date: 1798
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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.Date: 1794
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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, drawn from the best Materials, every one of which is very Neatly Coloured; And a great Variety of Copper-Plates.
Payne, John fl. 1800.Date: 1791
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On Saturday, November 26th, was published, price six pence, containing three sheets of letter press, also a whole-sheet map of the East Indies, engraved from an original drawing, and very neatly coloured, number I. Of a new work, entitled, 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
Payne, John fl. 1800.Date: 1791