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The New and Comprehensive Gazetteer
Being a Delineation of the Present State of the World (1838)
George Newenham Wright
Livre broché | Anglais
66,45 €
+ 132 points
Description
The New and Comprehensive Gazetteer, written by George Newenham Wright in 1838, is a detailed and extensive exploration of the world at the time of its publication. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, economic, and cultural landscape of every nation and region of the world, including detailed descriptions of each country's geography, climate, flora and fauna, population, religion, language, customs, and history. The book is organized alphabetically by country, with each entry providing a wealth of information about the nation and its people. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including travelogues, government reports, and firsthand observations, to create a detailed and accurate portrait of each country. In addition to its detailed descriptions of individual countries, the book also includes several introductory chapters that provide an overview of the world's geography, climate, and natural resources. The author also includes a section on the history of exploration and discovery, highlighting the achievements of famous explorers such as Columbus, Magellan, and Cook. Overall, The New and Comprehensive Gazetteer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the world in the early 19th century. Its detailed and comprehensive descriptions of individual countries provide a fascinating glimpse into the political, social, and cultural landscape of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 644
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781164540762
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 848 g
