Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains of the World. (inset) Passes of the Alps, above the level of the sea. (to accompany) A General Atlas, Containing Maps illustrating some important periods in Ancient History; and distinct Maps of the several Empires, Kingdoms and States In The World, From Original Drawings according to the latest Treaties by J. Wyld and Engraved by N.R. Hewitt. Edinburgh, Printed for John Thomson & Co for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London & John Cumming, Dublin.

Includes the list of the mountains, their locations and heights. This is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Half leat...

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Main Authors: Wyld, James, 1790-1836; Thomson, John, Lizars, W.H.; Hewitt, N.R.
Format: Map
Language:unknown
Published: 1824
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Summary:Includes the list of the mountains, their locations and heights. This is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title. This is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title. cfP6043.