A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Containing an Accurate and Entertaining Description of Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: . Being The Complete And Universal History Of The Whole World. Including Interesting Narratives From All The Navigators That Have Made New Discoveries.

COOKE, George Alexander

Published by C Cooke, London, 1802

About this Item

(c. 1802). Without the Directions for placing the Engravings, 25 folding engraved maps with hand-colouring, 83 engraved plates. This set contains 7 (of 8) of the Additional Engravings listed for the Fine Edition. Book I (to p.364) covers New Discoveries in the Great Pacific Ocean and the section on Hawaii is illustrated with plates after Webber including The Death of Cook. A very handsome copy with beautiful contemporary patterned calf binding.

Seller Inventory # 020397

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Containing an Accurate and Entertaining Description of Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: . Being The Complete And Universal History Of The Whole World. Including Interesting Narratives From All The Navigators That Have Made New Discoveries.
• Publisher: C Cooke, London
• Publication Date: 1802
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel
  • Exploration
  • Travel Asia