Fleuron from book:
universal geography formed into a new and entire system; describing asia, africa, europe, and america; with their subdivisions of empires, kingdoms, states, and republics: the extent, boundaries, and remarkable appearances of each country; cities, towns, and curiosities of nature and art. Also giving a general account of the fossil and vegetable productions of the earth, and of every species of animal: the history of man, in all climates, regions, and conditions; customs, manners, laws, governments, and religions: the state of arts, sciences, commerce, manufactures, and knowledge: sketches of the ancient and modern history of each nation and people. To which is added, a short view of astronomy, as connected with geography; of the planetary system to which the earth belongs; and of the universe in general. By john payne. With a set of maps, with a set of maps, drawn from the best materials, every one of which is very neatly coloured; and a great variety of copper-plates; descriptive of the most remarkable curiosities in the world. The benefit of geography is manifold. Some parts relate to civil matters, and the exploits of princes; some to the heavens and to the earth; also to the knowledge acquired by navigation; to an acquaintance with animals, plants, and fruits, which are universally overspread. Strabo, book i. Poem. Date: 1794.
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