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The Present state of the British empire in Europe, America, Africa and Asia containing a concise account of our possessions in every part of the globe : their religion, policy, customs, government, trade, commerce, and manufactures, with the natural and artificial curiosities, of the respective parts of our dominions; the origin and present state of the inhabitants; their sciences and arts; together with their strength by sea and land : the whole exhibiting a more clear, though more summary, view of the power of the British Empire than has hitherto appeared. Cover Image E-book E-book

The Present state of the British empire in Europe, America, Africa and Asia containing a concise account of our possessions in every part of the globe : their religion, policy, customs, government, trade, commerce, and manufactures, with the natural and artificial curiosities, of the respective parts of our dominions; the origin and present state of the inhabitants; their sciences and arts; together with their strength by sea and land : the whole exhibiting a more clear, though more summary, view of the power of the British Empire than has hitherto appeared

Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 (Added Author). Goldsmith, John. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 0665394098
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource
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  • Publisher: London : Printed for W. Griffin, J. Johnson, W. Nicoll, and Richardson and Urquhart, 1768.

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General Note:
Attributed to John Goldsmith (cf. Sabin 27718, Cushing) as well as to Oliver Goldsmith (cf. BM, NYPL Dict. cat. of the Rare Book Division)--National Library Official Catalog.
"The following compilation has been made from the most approved authors, who have either described any part of our empire or treated of our interests or constitution"--Pref.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:
Text, electronic book.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. Edmonton, Alta. : Internet Archive, 2008-. (Internet Archive - University of Alberta Libraries).
Original Version Note:
vi, [2], 486 p. ; 22 cm.
System Details Note:
Mode of access: Internet.
Issuing Body Note:
Made available online by The University of Alberta
Subject: Great Britain -- Description and travel -- 1701-1800
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Description and travel
Grande-Bretagne -- Descriptions et voyages -- 1701-1800
Grande-Bretagne -- Colonies -- Descriptions et voyages

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