A new and easy introduction to the study of geography, by way of question and answer : Principally designed for the use of schools: in two parts. Containing I. An explication of the sphere; or of all such terms as are any ways requisite for the right understanding of the terraqueous globe. II. A general description of all the most remarkable countries throughout the world; of their respective situations, extents, divisions, cities, rivers, soils, commodities, curiosities, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, customs, forms of government, and religion, &c. To which is added, a compleat set of maps. Likewise, a compendious dictionary of the most common names of ancient geography, explained by those which they now bear: as also, an alphabetical index of the principal places that are mentioned throughout the work. Written originally in high Dutch by the late celebrated Mr. Hubner, and now faithfully translated, with additions and improvements.
| Author/creator | Hübner, Johann |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | The fourth edition, carefully revised and corrected by J. Cowley, geographer to His Majesty. |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for T. Cox, at the Lamb, under the Royal Exchange; and J. Hodges, at the Looking Glass, over-against St. Magnus Church, London-Bridge, MDCCLIII. [1753] |
| Description | vi, 271, 23 unnumbered pages, plates : maps ; 12⁰. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text online |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Kurze Fragen aus der neuen und alten Geographie. English |
| General note | Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library. |
| References | English Short Title Catalog, T216022. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. |
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