Excerpt from The General Gazetteer, or Compendious Geographical Dictionary: Containing a Description of All the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Cities, Chief Towns, Forts, Fortresses, Castles, Citadels, Seas, Harbours, Bays, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, and Promontories in the Known World
The longitude IS reckoned both call: and Well from the me~ ridian of London, agreeable to the accurate fet of maps given with this treatife, Whereby the ti ouble of knowing the fituation of places With regard to the metropolis of this kinnm is faved; and the difi'erence of, longitude between any two places found With the utmof't facility.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book functions as a historical and geographical dictionary, providing a comprehensive overview of the known world during the 18th century. Composed by the author after several decades of research, it meticulously compiles ancient and contemporary knowledge of physical geography, international politics, and cultural practices. Arranged alphabetically for ease of reference, the entries define prominent landmarks such as the Nile River alongside countries and their governing bodies like the Ottoman Empire. The author also includes prominent figures like the astronomer Galileo and the philosopher RenĂ Descartes alongside discussions of natural phenomena such as rainbows and eclipses. Serving as a detailed snapshot of the world's accumulated knowledge during this era, this book offers valuable insights into the intellectual landscape of the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332980987_0
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