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A summary of Geography and History both ancient and modern: Containing an account of the Political State and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; Their manners and customs: Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by memorable events: with an abridgement of the Fabulous History of Mythology of the Greeks. Sixth Edition Corrected
18243472T. Cadell London 1824. 6th Edition corrected. Hardcover Full Leather. Poor Condition. A summary of Geography and History both ancient and modern: Containing an account of the Political State and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; Their manners and customs: Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by memorable events: with an abridgement of the Fabulous History of Mythology of the Greeks. Sixth Edition CorrectedLeather binding with six raised bands gilt decorative outer border to front & rear covers; preface & contents pages to front; A summary of geography and history both ancient and modern ; containing an account of the political state and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times ; their manners and customs ; the local situation of cities ; especially of such as have been distinguished by memorable events: with an abridgment of the fabulous history or mythology of the Greeks. To which is prefixed an historical account of the progress and improvements of astronomy and geography from the earliest periods to the present time. Also a brief account of the planetary system &c. Designed chiefly to connect the study of classical learning with that of general knowledge. At the rear is a geographical index containing the Latin names of the principal countries cities rivers & mountains mentioned in the Greek & Roman classics; with the modern names subjoined. Size: Large Octavo. 12727 pages. Front and back boards both detached with leather missing from top & bottom of spine. Scattered foxing but text mostly clean. no Dust Jacket as published. Previous owner's 1829 name & address neatly written in ink to front end-paper. Marbled edges faded. Gilt crest to front cover. Fairly severe bumping & wear to corners & edges with scuffs & scratches to leather covers. illustrated by 13 b/w. fold-out maps in good condition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Cities; Politics & Government; Greek Mythology; 19th century; Geography & Maps. Inventory No: 3472. . This book is fairly heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. T. Cadell hardcover
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