A Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
by Rev. Thomas Bankes
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Farningham, Kent, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: C.Cooke, 1793 Undated circa 1793. The content based on information received up until 1793. 6+990pp+2 - 88 plates, 22 maps. Whilst the scope purports to be the genuine history and description of the Whole World, such was the importance of Cook's discoveries that the first 106pp incorporating 25 plates and three maps is taken up with Cook's voyages. To this is included a particular description of the improved state of the New Colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled, and an account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. Altogether this is a gargantuan production with stunning plates and maps. Contemporary full calf, superbly rebacked with the original spine relaid. Photographs available on request.
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- Bookseller
- Wadard Books PBFA (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15177
- Title
- A Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
- Author
- Rev. Thomas Bankes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- C.Cooke
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1793
- Size
- 385x235mm
- Keywords
- James Cook. New Holland. Pacific Exploration
Terms of Sale
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Wadard Books PBFA
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Farningham, Kent
About Wadard Books PBFA
The shop of Wadard Books is located in a listed 17th century timber framed building in the historic Kentish village of Farningham. The business is named after Wadard, one of Farningham's Domesday landlords, a henchman of Bishop Odo and featured on the Bayeaux tapestry.
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