Description: A System of Geography; or, a Dissertation on the Creation and Various Phoenomena of the Terraqueous Globe: As it Consists of Subterraneous Caverns, Subterraneous Waters, Mountains, Vallies, Plains, and Rocks. With an Hypothesis concerning their Causes. A Description of All the Empires, Kingdoms, &c. of the World. Exhibiting Their Boundaries, Situation, Division, Subdivision, Square Miles, Antient Geography, Chief Towns in each Division, Distance & Bearing from the Capital, Climate, Government, Remarkable Laws, Policy, Trade, Revenues, Forces, Curiosities, Persons of the Inhabitants, Character, Religion, Customs, Ceremonies. With Extracts of Antient and Modern History, and of some of the most celebrated Voyages and Travels, interspersed throughout the Whole. To which is prefixed, an introduction to those parts of the mathematics, necessary to a thorough knowledge of the subject of geography ; viz. Algebra, Geometry, Plain Trigonometry, The Use of the Globes, Projection of the Sobere, Spherical Trigonometry, Geometrical and Physical Astronomy, great Variety of Geographical and Astronomical Problems, the Construction of Maps ; Digested into Definitions, Problems, and Theorems, and fully demonstrated. by Joseph Randall London: Joseph Lord 1744 First Edition Previous owner James Pemberton's signature appears on the title page. James Pemberton (1723–1809) was a Quaker politician and abolitionist from Colonial Philadelphia. Octavo, [16], lx, 676 pages, period gilt ruled full leather with raised bands to spine. Illustrated with black and white engravings, some of which are fold outs. A prior owner has crudely repaired the front hinge with clear tape, rear hinge cracked, another signature to the title page has been clipped off, some rubbing and wear, foxing and discoloration, rubbing and wear, else in good condition. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 1540 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Joseph Randall
Region: Europe
Publisher: Joseph Lord
Topic: Science & Pyschology
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1744
