The naval gazetteer; or, Seaman's complete guide. [electronic resource] : Containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of the several coasts of all the countries and islands in the known world: shewing their latitude, longitude, soundings, and stations for anchorage ... Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea of the several headlands, isthmusses, peninsulas, points, promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the master, pilot, commander, or seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watry element. Also comprehending ample directions for sailing into or out of the different ports, straits, and harbours of the four quarters of the world, and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names of places, &c. are treated of and explained. By the Rev. John Malham, author of Navigation made easy and familiar, and other works on naval affairs. Illustrated with a correct set of charts from the latest and best surveys. In two volumes. ...
1797
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The naval gazetteer; or, Seaman's complete guide. [electronic resource] : Containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of the several coasts of all the countries and islands in the known world: shewing their latitude, longitude, soundings, and stations for anchorage ... Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea of the several headlands, isthmusses, peninsulas, points, promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the master, pilot, commander, or seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watry element. Also comprehending ample directions for sailing into or out of the different ports, straits, and harbours of the four quarters of the world, and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names of places, &c. are treated of and explained. By the Rev. John Malham, author of Navigation made easy and familiar, and other works on naval affairs. Illustrated with a correct set of charts from the latest and best surveys. In two volumes. ...
Author
Malham, John, 1747-1821.
Edition
First American edition.
Publication Details
Boston : Printed for and sold by W. Spotswood and J. Nancrede, 1797.
Place of Publication or Printing
United States -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Language
English
Description
2v. : ill. ; 8⁰.
Note
Edition statement transposed; precedes "In two volumes." on title page.
"From the press of Samuel Etheridge, no. 9, Newbury Street, Boston. 1797."--v. 1, p. 436.
Maps engraved by John Norman, Benjamin Callender, William Rollinson and Samuel Hill.
Vol. 1: xlvi, [1], 8-436 [i.e., 536] p., [11] folded leaves of plates; v. 2: 573, [3] p., [6] folded leaves of plates.
Error in paging: v. 1, p. 536 misnumbered 436.
"Errata."--v. 2, p. 573.
Publishers' advertisements, v. 2, p. [575-576].
Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.
"From the press of Samuel Etheridge, no. 9, Newbury Street, Boston. 1797."--v. 1, p. 436.
Maps engraved by John Norman, Benjamin Callender, William Rollinson and Samuel Hill.
Vol. 1: xlvi, [1], 8-436 [i.e., 536] p., [11] folded leaves of plates; v. 2: 573, [3] p., [6] folded leaves of plates.
Error in paging: v. 1, p. 536 misnumbered 436.
"Errata."--v. 2, p. 573.
Publishers' advertisements, v. 2, p. [575-576].
Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.
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Evans, 32415
Rink, E. Technical Americana, 3847
Sabin, 44119
English Short Title Catalog, W28671.
Rink, E. Technical Americana, 3847
Sabin, 44119
English Short Title Catalog, W28671.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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