A New Geographical, Historical, And Commercial Grammar; And Present State Of The Several Kingdoms Of The World [Twelfth Edition] [21 Folding Maps by Thomas Kitchin] [MDCCXCᴀ]
London: Printed for Charles Dilly et al. 1791. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —First issued in the mid-18th century, Guthrie’s 'Grammar' became the standard geographical text of the English-speaking world. Its success lay in its 'Commercial' focus, providing merchants and educators with the statistical and political data necessary to navigate an expanding British.....