Historical Books — 26 Hotten Documents Found
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An account of travels into the interior of southern Africa, in the years 1797 and 1798: including cursory observations on the geology and geography of the southern part of that continent; the natural history of such objects as occurred in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed, a description of the present state, population and produce of that extensive colony; with a map, constructed entirely from actual observations, made in the course of the travels. By John Barrow, late secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and auditor-general of public accounts at the Cape of Good Hope.
Date: Friday, January 01, 1802 Genre: Travel literature Author: -
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An account of travels into the interior of southern Africa, in the years 1797 and 1798: including cursory observations on the geology and geography of the southern part of that continent; the natural history of such objects as occurred in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed, a description of the present state, population and produce of that extensive colony; with a map, constructed entirely from actual observations, made in the course of the travels. By John Barrow, late secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and auditor-general of public accounts at the Cape of Good Hope.
Date: Friday, January 01, 1802 Genre: Travel literature Author: -
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A new gazetteer of the Eastern continent; or, A geographical dictionary: containing, in alphabetical order, a description of all the countries, kingdoms, states, cities, towns, principal rivers, lakes, harbours, mountains, &c. &c. in Europe, Asia, Africa, and their adjacent islands. Carefully compiled from the best authorities. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. A.A.S. S.H.S. author of the American universal geography, and American gazetteer, and Rev. Elijah Parish, A.M. Illustrated with eighteen maps. Designed as a second volume, to the American gazetteer.
Date: Friday, January 01, 1802 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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Brookes's General gazetteer improved; or, A new and compendious geographical dictionary: containing a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes, &c. 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, their longitude, latitude, bearings and distances in English miles, from remarkable places; and the various events by which they have been distinguished. Including a detail of the counties, cities, boroughs, market-towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland: together with a succinct account of, at least, seven hundred cities, towns and villages in the United States, more than has appeared in any preceding edition of the same work; in which the numerous mistakes and deficiencies of European gazetteers, respecting this country, are corrected and supplied. Illustrated by eight maps, neatly executed. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1806 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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An historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels and discoveries, from the time of Columbus, to the present period. By William Mavor, L.L.D. Vol. I[-XXIV].
Date: Saturday, January 01, 1803 Genre: Maps Author: -
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Travels in South Africa. Undertaken at the request of the Missionary Society. By John Campbell, Minister of Kingsland Chapel.
Date: Monday, January 01, 1816 Genre: Maps Author: -
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A new system of modern geography; or A general description of all the considerable countries in the world. Compiled from the latest European and American geographies, voyages and travels. Designed for schools and academies. By Elijah Parish, D.D. minister of Byfield. Author of "A compendious system of universal geography," &c. &c. Ornamented with maps. [One line from Burke]
Date: Monday, January 01, 1810 Genre: Maps Author: -
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A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing, [32 lines of text in double columns] To which are added, A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. 2. A table of the coins of all nations. 3. A chronological table of remarkable events, from the Creation to the present time. By William Guthrie, Esq. The astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. To which have been added the late discoveries of Dr. Herschel, and other eminent astronomers. Illustrated with twenty-five correct maps. In two volumes. Vol. I[-II].
Date: Sunday, January 01, 1809 Genre: Maps Author: -
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Geographical grammar. Combining the interrogative mode of instruction, with concise definitions, the use of maps, and the terrestrial globe. By A. & J.W. Picket, principals of Manhattan School.
Date: Monday, January 01, 1816 Genre: Maps Author: -
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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement. Describing in a familiar and easy manner the principal phenomena of nature; and showing that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom, and power of God. By the late George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, &c. In four volumes. Illustrated with forty three large copperplates, elegantly engraved. Vol. I[-IV].
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1806 Genre: Subscribers' lists Author: