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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: January 1, 1802
Genre: Travel literature
Author: Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848.
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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: January 1, 1802
Genre: Travel literature
Author: Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848.
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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: January 1, 1803
Genre: Maps
Author: Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.
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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: January 1, 1806
Genre: Gazetteers
Author: Brookes, R. (Richard), fl. 1721-1763.
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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: January 1, 1802
Genre: Gazetteers
Author: Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.
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Travels in South Africa. Undertaken at the request of the Missionary Society. By John Campbell, Minister of Kingsland Chapel.
Date: January 1, 1816
Genre: Maps
Author: Campbell, John, 1766-1840.
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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: January 1, 1810
Genre: Maps
Author: Parish, Elijah, 1762-1825.
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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: January 1, 1809
Genre: Maps
Author: Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.
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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: January 1, 1806
Genre: Subscribers' lists
Author: Adams, George, 1750-1795.
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The Flowers of modern travels; being elegant, entertaining, and instructive extracts, selected from the works of the most celebrated travellers; by the Rev. John Adams, A.M. [Two lines of quotations] In two volumes. Vol. I[-II].
Date: January 1, 1816
Genre: Travel literature
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The American universal geography; or, A view of the present state of all the kingdoms, states, and colonies in the known world. In two volumes. The first volume contains a copious introduction, adapted to the present improved state of astronomical science ... The second volume contains the geography of the Eastern continent ... The whole comprehending a complete and improved system of modern geography. Accompanied by a general atlas of the world, containing sixty-three maps; by Arrowsmith and Lewis. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. Minister of the Congregational Church in Charlestown. Volume I[-II].
Date: January 1, 1819
Genre: Maps
Author: Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.
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Annals of the poor: containing The dairyman's daughter, with considerable additions, The negro servant; and The young cottager. By the Rev. Leigh [sic] Richmond, A.M. Rector of Turvey, Bedfordshire; and Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Strathern. [One line from Psalms]
Date: January 1, 1816
Genre: Biographies
Author: Richmond, Legh, 1772-1827.
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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: January 1, 1816
Genre: Maps
Author: Picket, Albert, 1771-1850.
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An introduction to ancient and modern geography, on the plan of Goldsmith and Guy, comprising rules for projecting maps. With an atlas. By J.A. Cummings.
Date: January 1, 1814
Genre: Maps
Author: Cummings, J. A. (Jacob Abbot), 1772-1820.
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The rudiments of geography; being a concise description of the various kingdoms, states, empires, countries, and islands in the world: Together with their latitudes, longitudes, extent, boundaries, rivers, lakes, air, climate, soil, produce, manufactures, chief towns, population, religion, and learning. With an introduction explaining the astronomical part of geography. To which is added, a chronological table of the most important events which have happened from the creation of the world to the present day. By John Hubbard, Esq. Published according to act of Congress.
Date: January 1, 1805
Genre: Maps
Author: Hubbard, John, 1759-1810.

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