The naval gazetteer; or, Seaman's complete guide : 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. Vol. I[-II].
Author/creator |
Malham, John, 1747-1821 |
Format | Book and Microform |
Edition | First American edition. |
Publication Info | Boston : Printed for and sold by W. Spotswood and J. Nancrede, 1797. |
Description | 2 volumes : illustrations ; 22 cm (8vo) |
Subject(s) |
Click here for more information about this title
Other author/creator | Norman, John, approximately 1748-1817, engraver. |
Other author/creator | Callender, Benjamin, 1773-1856, engraver. |
Other author/creator | Rollinson, William, 1762-1842, engraver. |
Other author/creator | Hill, Samuel, approximately 1766-1804, engraver. |
Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 32415 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 32415. ^A478749 |
General note | Edition statement transposed; precedes "In two volumes." on title page. |
General note | "From the press of Samuel Etheridge, no. 9, Newbury Street, Boston. 1797.""--v. 1, p. 436. |
General note | Maps engraved by John Norman, Benjamin Callender, William Rollinson and Samuel Hill. |
General note | Signatures: v. 1, [a]⁴ b-e⁴ A-3X⁴; v. 2, [A]⁴ B-4C⁴. |
General note | 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. |
General note | Error in paging: v. 1, p. 536 misnumbered 436. |
General note | "Errata."--v. 2, p. 573. |
General note | Publishers' advertisements, v. 2, p. [575-576]. |
References | Evans 32415 |
References | Rink, E. Technical Americana, 3847 |
Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 32415). |
Genre/form | Gazetteers. |
Genre/form | Booksellers' advertisements Massachusetts Boston. |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 32415 | ✔ Available |