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A compendious treatise on the use of the globes, and of maps : being a plain and comprehensive introduction to the practical knowledge of geography and astronomy : containing also a brief view of the solar system, a variety of astronomical tables, numerous problems for the exercise of the learner, etc.

Title
A compendious treatise on the use of the globes, and of maps : being a plain and comprehensive introduction to the practical knowledge of geography and astronomy : containing also a brief view of the solar system, a variety of astronomical tables, numerous problems for the exercise of the learner, etc. / by John Lathrop, Jun.
Author
Lathrop, John, 1772-1820.
Publication
Boston : J.W. Burditt and Co. and W. Wells, 1812.

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TextUse in library Map Div. 90-19Schwarzman Building - Map Division Room 117

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Description
[2], 18, [13]-183 p., [3] folded leaves of plates : ill.; 19 cm.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Mercator Society Fund, 1990. (Map Div. copy)
  • Maitland Fund, 1990. (Rare Book Room copy)
Subjects
Note
  • "Compiled from the works of Keith, Ferguson, Adams, Hutton, Bryan, Goldsmith, and other eminent authors."
  • Illustrations: 3 prints : engraving ; plate mark ca. 17 x 18 cm.
Indexed In (note)
  • Shaw & Shoemaker
Call Number
Map Div. 90-19
OCLC
NYPG90-B20419
Author
Lathrop, John, 1772-1820.
Title
A compendious treatise on the use of the globes, and of maps : being a plain and comprehensive introduction to the practical knowledge of geography and astronomy : containing also a brief view of the solar system, a variety of astronomical tables, numerous problems for the exercise of the learner, etc. / by John Lathrop, Jun.
Imprint
Boston : J.W. Burditt and Co. and W. Wells, 1812.
Indexed In:
Shaw & Shoemaker 25825
Local Note
Provenance: Judkins (autograph on t.p.).
Binding: Contemporary speckled calf.
Research Call Number
Map Div. 90-19
*KF 1812 97-337
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