Part 20
An Historical and Classical Dictionary, containing the Lives and Characters of the most eminent and learned Persons in every Age and Nation, from the earliest Period to the present Time. By John Noorthouck. 2 Vols. 12s.
A Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Translated from the French of the Abbé Raynall, by J. Justamond, M.A. A new Edition carefully revised, in 8 Vols. 8vo. and illustrated with Maps. 2l. 8s.
Sketches of the History of Man, by the Author of the Elements of Criticism. 4 vols. 1l. 8s. 3d Edition.
An Account of the Voyages undertaken by Order of his present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Capt. Wallis, and Capt. Carteret, in the Dolphin, and Swallow, and the Endeavour; drawn up from the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, and from the Papers of Joseph Banks, Esq; and Dr. Solander. By John Hawkesworth, LL.D. Illustrated with Cuts and a great Variety of Charts and Maps (in all 52 Plates) relative to the Countries now first discovered, or hitherto but imperfectly known. Price 3l. 12s. bound.
An Account of a Voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World, performed in his Majesty’s Ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution. In which is included, Captain Furneaux’s Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure, during the Separation of the Ships. Elegantly printed in two Vols. Royal 4to. Illustrated with Maps and Charts, and a Variety of Portraits of Persons, and Views of Places, drawn during the Voyage by Mr. Hodges, and engraved by the most eminent Masters. 2l. 12s.
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, interspersed with historical Relations and political Inquiries, illustrated with Maps and Engravings. By William Coxe, A.M., F.R.S. &c. 4 Vols. 1l. 10s.
An Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America; to which are added, the Conquest of Siberia, and the History of the Transactions and Commerce between Russia and China. By William Coxe, A.M. Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. Illustrated with Charts, and a View of a Chinese Town, 3d Edit. 7s. 6d.