Modern geography. A description of the empires, kingdoms, states, and colonies; with the oceans, seas, and isles; in all parts of the world: including the most recent discoveries and political alterations. Digested on a new plan. The astronomical introduction by the Rev. S. Vince. Carefully abridged from the larger work, in two volumes, quarto. With maps, drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith. To the whole are added, a catalogue of the best maps, and books of travel and voyages, in all languages, and an ample index. The second edition, revised by the author

Pinkerton, John

Published by T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand; and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster-Row [by Strahan and Preston, Printers Street], London, 1806

Second edition, revised by the author; 8vo, pp. xx, lvii, [1], 676; 15 folding engraved maps; original blue paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine; corner torn away from the title page (no loss of letterpress), else a near fine copy, largely unopened. Contains an 84-p. section on the Americas, and a 30-p. section on Australia and Polynesia. The first edition was published in 2 volumes, 4to in 1802. Pages 625-641 contain a "Catalogue of Maps, and of Books of Voyage and Travels," which combines some bibliographic description and a select retail listing of available items and publications, and their prices, from many different sources. Sabin 62959. Seller Inventory # 66960

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Title: Modern geography. A description of the ...
Publisher: T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand; and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster-Row [by Strahan and Preston, Printers Street], London
Publication Date: 1806