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Latest Release: Chapter 1 : A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels.Vol. 1.by Robert Kerr.PREFACE.In
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels.Vol. 1.by Robert Kerr.PREFACE.In this enlightened age, when every department of science and literature is making rapid progress, and knowledge of every kind excites uncommon interest, and is widely d
- 601 106. Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, and Persia. By Olivier.Translated from the French, 1802. 4to.107. Dr. Ed. Dan. Clarke's Travels in various Countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa. 6 vols. 4to. Vol. 1. Russia, Turkey, Tartary. Vol. 2. & 3.Gre
- 602 147. Voyage on the Coast of Africa, in the Straits of Magellan, Brazil, &c.in 1695-97. Translated from the French of Froger. London, 1698. 8vo.148. Hans Sloane's Voyage to Madeira, Barbadoes, St. Christophers, &c.London, 2 vols. folio. 1707.--This work,
- 603 190. Reisen durch Deutschland, Danemarck, Schweden, Italien, 1797--99. Von Kuttner. Leip. 4 vols. 8vo.--Statistical and political information, derived from authentic and official sources, especially as relates to Austria and Saxony, distinguishes this wor
- 604 228. The natural History of Iceland. By Horrebow, 1758. folio.229. Von Troil's Letters from Iceland. 1780. 8vo.--This translation is not nearly so accurate as that into French, published in Paris, 1781. 8vo.230. Travels in Iceland during the Summer of 18
- 605 265. Reise durch Pohlnische Provinzen. Von J.H. Carosi. Leip. 8vo.--These travels are chiefly mineralogical.266. Nachrichten uber Pohlen. Von J.J. Kausch. Saltz. 1793. 8vo.267 Letters, Literary and Political, on Poland. 1823. 8vo.--Rather feebly written,
- 606 fol.--This splendid work, as its t.i.tle indicates, princ.i.p.ally relates to antiquities: there are, however, interspersed notices on manners, commerce, &c. Zara, celebrated for its marasquin, is particularly described.305. Scrofani, Reise en Griechenlan
- 607 Bernoulli's Collection of Travels,--Samlung kleiner reise beschriebungen, Leips. 1781-7, 18 vols. 8vo., contains many interesting short narratives and descriptions, particularly relating to Germany.342. Reise durch die Norischen Alpen. Von Hacquet. Leips
- 608 380. Physikalesch-Politische Reisen, aus der Dinarischen durch die Julischen, &c. in die Norischen. Alpen, 1781-83. Von B. Hacquet. Leipsic, 1784. 8vo.381. Malerische Reise in die Italianische Schweitz. Von J.H. Mayer. Zurich, 1793. 8vo.--Mayer, in this w
- 609 8vo.--Agriculture and natural history, rather popular than scientific; commerce and other similar topics are treated of in this work, though the t.i.tle would lead us to expect only description of manners and customs.420. Voyage Antique a l'Etna, en 1819
- 610 8vo.--Agriculture, roads, ca.n.a.ls, manufactures, commerce, antiquities, are treated of in this work in such a satisfactory manner, that the author of the Bibiotheque expresses a wish that all the departments were described as well as this, and the depar
- 611 From the above list of Tours in Wales which comprehends, we believe, the best, it will be seen that this part of the united kingdom has not been neglected by travellers. Indeed, its natural scenery, mineralogy, geology, botany, antiquities, manners, &c. h
- 612 536. Cardonnel's Antiquities and Picturesque Scenery of the North of Scotland. 1798. 4to.537. Stoddart's Remarks on the Local Scenery and Manners of Scotland, 1799-1800. Lond. 1801. 2 vols.8vo.--The princ.i.p.al design of these two works is suff
- 613 It was translated by D.J.A. Conde, who has added notes, comparing its state at that remote period, and in 1799.579. Ponz Viage de Espana. Madrid, 1776, &c. 18 vols. 12mo.--Full of matter of various kinds, but tedious and dry.580. Introduccion a la Histori
- 614 613. Description de l'Egypte, ou Recueil des Observations, &c. faites pendant l'Expedition de l'Armie Francaise, en 3 livraisons. Paris, 1809, &c.These magnificent works, the result of the observations and researches of the savans who accom
- 615 648. Adam's Narrative of a Residence in Tombuctoo. 4to. If these Narratives can be perfectly depended upon, they add considerably to our information respecting the Great Desert and the interior of Africa.649. Sammlung Merkwurdiger Reisen in das inner
- 616 1733.--The authenticity of this work is established by M. de Guignes, having found the original in the Royal Library at Paris: and the information it contains, though mixed with much that is fabulous, is very curious and valuable, especially in what relat
- 617 717. Navigatio et Itinerarium in Orientalem Indiam, &c. Autore Joanne Linschot. Amsterd. 1614. folio.718. Premier Livre de l'Histoire de la Navigation aux Indes Orientales, par les Hollandois. Amsterd, folio, 1558.719. Le Second Livre. Amsterd. 1609,
- 618 759. Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Thunberg. 1794, 4 vols.8vo.--This work relates princ.i.p.ally to j.a.pan; and it may justly be remarked, that few parts of the world have met with sucn admirable describers as j.a.pan has done, in Koempfer and
- 619 792. Notizias Americanas sobre las America Meridionel y la Septentrionel- Oriental. Par Don Ant. de Ulloa. Madrid, 1772. 4to.--This work, which must not be confounded with the conjoint work of Ulloa and Juan, is rich in valuable matter, physical, politica
- 620 THE WEST INDIES.830. Histoire Generale des Antilles. Par le P. Dututie. 1667-1671. 4 vols.4to.--This work is very full in all the branches of natural history, and is by no means uninstructive on intellectual and moral geography.831. Voyages aux Antilles,
- 621 868. Compendio della Istoria Geografica, Naturale e Civile de Chili.Bologna, 1776. 8vo.869. Chiliduga sive res Chilenses. Opera Bern. Havestad. Munster, 1777-79.8vo.--Natural history, the character of the inhabitants, their music and language are here tre