1785 Cosmographia Geography Color MAPS ATLAS Astronomy Physics Asia Africa USA
Edme Mentelle was an 18th-century French geographer best-known for his book ‘Elementary Cosmographia’. In this book, Mentelle describes the basics of geography and geographic mathematics covering latitude and longitude, world climates, differences in bodies of water, etymology of Asia and Africa, political climate of world nations and powers, with attention given to the Americas, Egypt, France, and many others! Other notable contents include instruction on astrology and astronomy.
Note the inclusion of impressive, folding engraved maps and illustrations throughout!
1785 Cosmographia Geography Color MAPS ATLAS Astronomy Physics Asia Africa USA
Edme Mentelle was an 18th-century French geographer best-known for his book ‘Elementary Cosmographia’. In this book, Mentelle describes the basics of geography and geographic mathematics covering latitude and longitude, world climates, differences in bodies of water, etymology of Asia and Africa, political climate of world nations and powers, with attention given to the Americas, Egypt, France, and many others! Other notable contents include instruction on astrology and astronomy.
Note the inclusion of impressive, folding engraved maps and illustrations throughout!
Item number: #20230
Price: $750
MENTELLE, Edme
Cosmographie élémentaire : divisée en parties astronomique et géographique
A Paris : Chez l’auteur, 1785.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xxxii, 558, [2]
- 13 maps and folding engravings
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
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20230
Categories
Medicine & Science
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
MENTELLE, Edme
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete