Jones, Evan fl. 1773.
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The young geographer and astronomer's best companion . Containing, I. The Elements of Modern Geography, in which, besides many other useful Articles, the Latitude and Longitude of a great Variety of Places are given from the latest Observations. II. A comprehensive System of Ancient Geography, both sacred and profane, particularly adapted to the Illustration of the Classic Authors, and of the Historical Parts of the Bible. III. The Description and Use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, in which particular Attention has been given to the regular Disposition, and most convenient Solution of a numerous Collection of Problems, which are succeeded by several ingenious and entertaining Paradoxes for the Exercise of the Learner. - Also the Principles of Dialling, as it is performed and illustrated by the Globes;-And the Construction, and Use of the different Kinds of Maps. IV. The Elements of Astronomy, in which, besides a large Account of the Solar System, and of the various Motions, Revolutions, &c. of the Planet and Comets, are given the Theory of the Four Seasons, the Harvest-Moons, Eclipses, Tides, and several other Phaenomena too numerous to be here mentioned. To this Part is added a copious Appendix, containing the Elements of Chronology, a Science very intimately connected with that of Astronomy. The Whole is illustrated with The Necessary Engravings. And, though principally intended for The Use Of AtSchools, May serve as a convenient Memorandum-Book for those Gentlemen and Ladies who have been already instructed in the Sciences above-mentioned. By E. Jones, Teacher of the Classics and Geography, at Bromley, in Kent.
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A new and universal geographical grammar: or, a complete system of geography . Containing the ancient and present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics, in the known world: their dimensions, history, climate, soil and produce, manufactures, trade, commerce, colonies, constitutions, revenues, forces by sea and land, rivers, harbours, lakes, cities, principal towns, universities, ruins, antiquities, curiosities, mountains, caverns, animals, vegetables, mines, minerals, &c. The genius, language, learning, manners, customs, and habits of the inhabitants. and a succinct and easy introduction to the scientific parts of geography: explaining the true system of the world; the doctrine of the sphere; the figure, magnitude, and motion of the earth; the use of the globes; and the nature, use, and construction of maps and charts. With a new and complete set of maps, and a variety of copper-plates, necessary to illustrate and embellish the work. In two volumes. ... By E. Jones, Teacher of the Classics and Geography, at Bromley, in Kent.
Jones, Evan fl. 1773.Date: 1772