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A new general collection of voyages and travels, consisting of the most esteemed relations, which have been hitherto published in any language; comprehending everything remarkable in its kind, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: with respect to the several empires, kingdoms, and provinces; their situation, extent, bounds and division, climate, soil and produce; their lakes, rivers, mountains, cities, prinicpal towns, harbours, buildings, &c. and the gradual alterations that from time to time have happened in each; also the manners and customs of the several inhabitants, their religion and government, arts and sciences, trades and manufactures; so as to form a compleat system of modern geography and history, exhibiting the present state of all nations; illustrated not only with charts of the several divisions of the ocean, and maps of each country, entirely new composed, as well as new engraved, by the best hands, from the latest surveys, discoveries, and astronomical observations; but likewise with variety of plans, and prospects of coasts, harbours, and cities; besides cuts representing antiquities, animals, vegetables, the persons and habits of the people, and other curiosities; selected from the most authentic travellers, foreign as well as English. Published by His Majesty's authority
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Africa--Maps--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, Description and travel, G160 .N49 1745
V.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First...
Show moreV.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First voyages of the English to the East Indies, set forth by the company of merchants, 1600-1620. Voyages to Africa and the islands adjacent, 1455-1721 -- v.2. Voyages and travels along the western coast of Africa, 1637-1735. Voyages and travels to Guinea and Benin, 1666-1726. Description of Guinea -- v.3. Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description of Loango, Kongo, Angola, Benguela, and adjacent countries. Description of the countries along the eastern coast of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and travels in China, 1655-1722 -- v.4. Description of China, of Korea, eastern Tartary and Tibet. Travels through Tartary, Tibet, and Bukhâria, to and from China, 1246-1698.
Compilation attributed to John Green, but known as the Astley collection -- National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints.
Vol. 1: xi, [13], 680 p., 24 leaves of plates (11 fold.) ; vol. 2: viii, [4], 732 p., 72 leaves of plates (17 fold.) ; vol. 3: iv, [4], 605 p., 61 leaves of plates (16 fold.) ; vol. 4: xii, [4], 751, [42] p., 74 leaves of plates (7 fold.).
Each volume includes a frontispiece, table of contents, list of plates, and list of subscribers. Volumes 1 and 3 also contain errata.
There are maps and charts throughout, including a set of 8 charts of the coasts of Africa, Arabia and western India at the end of vol. 1. The maps and charts are chiefly by Thomas Kitchin or G. Child.
Illustrative plates are chiefly by G. Child or N. Parr.
Main Heritage Shelves General
G160 .N49 1745
Book
vol.2
Item-ID: i20240983
BIB-ID: 1007787
Includes bibliographical references throughout, and an index at the end of vol. 4.
From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K
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A new general collection of voyages and travels, consisting of the most esteemed relations, which have been hitherto published in any language; comprehending everything remarkable in its kind, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: with respect to the several empires, kingdoms, and provinces; their situation, extent, bounds and division, climate, soil and produce; their lakes, rivers, mountains, cities, prinicpal towns, harbours, buildings, &c. and the gradual alterations that from time to time have happened in each; also the manners and customs of the several inhabitants, their religion and government, arts and sciences, trades and manufactures; so as to form a compleat system of modern geography and history, exhibiting the present state of all nations; illustrated not only with charts of the several divisions of the ocean, and maps of each country, entirely new composed, as well as new engraved, by the best hands, from the latest surveys, discoveries, and astronomical observations; but likewise with variety of plans, and prospects of coasts, harbours, and cities; besides cuts representing antiquities, animals, vegetables, the persons and habits of the people, and other curiosities; selected from the most authentic travellers, foreign as well as English. Published by His Majesty's authority
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Africa--Maps--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, Description and travel, G160 .N49 1745
V.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First...
Show moreV.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First voyages of the English to the East Indies, set forth by the company of merchants, 1600-1620. Voyages to Africa and the islands adjacent, 1455-1721 -- v.2. Voyages and travels along the western coast of Africa, 1637-1735. Voyages and travels to Guinea and Benin, 1666-1726. Description of Guinea -- v.3. Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description of Loango, Kongo, Angola, Benguela, and adjacent countries. Description of the countries along the eastern coast of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and travels in China, 1655-1722 -- v.4. Description of China, of Korea, eastern Tartary and Tibet. Travels through Tartary, Tibet, and Bukhâria, to and from China, 1246-1698.
Compilation attributed to John Green, but known as the Astley collection -- National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints.
Vol. 1: xi, [13], 680 p., 24 leaves of plates (11 fold.) ; vol. 2: viii, [4], 732 p., 72 leaves of plates (17 fold.) ; vol. 3: iv, [4], 605 p., 61 leaves of plates (16 fold.) ; vol. 4: xii, [4], 751, [42] p., 74 leaves of plates (7 fold.).
Each volume includes a frontispiece, table of contents, list of plates, and list of subscribers. Volumes 1 and 3 also contain errata.
There are maps and charts throughout, including a set of 8 charts of the coasts of Africa, Arabia and western India at the end of vol. 1. The maps and charts are chiefly by Thomas Kitchin or G. Child.
Illustrative plates are chiefly by G. Child or N. Parr.
Main Heritage Shelves General
G160 .N49 1745
Book
vol.4
Item-ID: i20241008
BIB-ID: 1007787
Includes bibliographical references throughout, and an index at the end of vol. 4.
From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K
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A new general collection of voyages and travels, consisting of the most esteemed relations, which have been hitherto published in any language; comprehending everything remarkable in its kind, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: with respect to the several empires, kingdoms, and provinces; their situation, extent, bounds and division, climate, soil and produce; their lakes, rivers, mountains, cities, prinicpal towns, harbours, buildings, &c. and the gradual alterations that from time to time have happened in each; also the manners and customs of the several inhabitants, their religion and government, arts and sciences, trades and manufactures; so as to form a compleat system of modern geography and history, exhibiting the present state of all nations; illustrated not only with charts of the several divisions of the ocean, and maps of each country, entirely new composed, as well as new engraved, by the best hands, from the latest surveys, discoveries, and astronomical observations; but likewise with variety of plans, and prospects of coasts, harbours, and cities; besides cuts representing antiquities, animals, vegetables, the persons and habits of the people, and other curiosities; selected from the most authentic travellers, foreign as well as English. Published by His Majesty's authority
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Africa--Maps--Early works to 1800, Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, Description and travel, G160 .N49 1745
V.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First...
Show moreV.1. First voyages of the Portugueze to the East Indies, 1418-1546. First voyages of the English to Guinea, and the East Indies, 1552-1598. First voyages of the English to the East Indies, set forth by the company of merchants, 1600-1620. Voyages to Africa and the islands adjacent, 1455-1721 -- v.2. Voyages and travels along the western coast of Africa, 1637-1735. Voyages and travels to Guinea and Benin, 1666-1726. Description of Guinea -- v.3. Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description of Loango, Kongo, Angola, Benguela, and adjacent countries. Description of the countries along the eastern coast of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and travels in China, 1655-1722 -- v.4. Description of China, of Korea, eastern Tartary and Tibet. Travels through Tartary, Tibet, and Bukhâria, to and from China, 1246-1698.
Compilation attributed to John Green, but known as the Astley collection -- National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints.
Vol. 1: xi, [13], 680 p., 24 leaves of plates (11 fold.) ; vol. 2: viii, [4], 732 p., 72 leaves of plates (17 fold.) ; vol. 3: iv, [4], 605 p., 61 leaves of plates (16 fold.) ; vol. 4: xii, [4], 751, [42] p., 74 leaves of plates (7 fold.).
Each volume includes a frontispiece, table of contents, list of plates, and list of subscribers. Volumes 1 and 3 also contain errata.
There are maps and charts throughout, including a set of 8 charts of the coasts of Africa, Arabia and western India at the end of vol. 1. The maps and charts are chiefly by Thomas Kitchin or G. Child.
Illustrative plates are chiefly by G. Child or N. Parr.
Main Heritage Shelves General
G160 .N49 1745
Book
vol.3
Item-ID: i20240995
BIB-ID: 1007787
Includes bibliographical references throughout, and an index at the end of vol. 4.
From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K
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Approaches to Ras at-Tannura
Relief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 3788
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
With several...
Show moreRelief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 3788
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
With several courses plotted in ink (c. 1949) and handwritten remarks/corrections in Italian and English
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00811
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518451
BIB-ID: 2623118
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Abu Shahr (Bushire)
Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With several courses plotted in pencil
With coastal views
...
Show moreRelief shown by shading and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With several courses plotted in pencil
With coastal views
Chart 27
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00812
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518608
BIB-ID: 2623125
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Approaches to Shatt al Arab, Khor Musa and Kuwait harbour
Relief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by baythmetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil and handwritten...
Show moreRelief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by baythmetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil and handwritten remarks and corrections
Chart 1265
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00813
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518621
BIB-ID: 2623127
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Kuweit harbour and approaches
Relief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil
Chart 22
Nautical chart
...
Show moreRelief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil
Chart 22
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00814
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518669
BIB-ID: 2623129
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Shatt al `Arab: Sheet III Kabda Pt. to Ābādān/ Ābādān
Depth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3844
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00817
Print Map
...
Show moreDepth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3844
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00817
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518748
BIB-ID: 2623136
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Shatt al `Arab: Sheet IV Ābādān to Jazīrat Umm at Tuwaylah./ Kārūn bar
Depth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3845
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00818
Print Map
...
Show moreDepth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3845
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00818
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518797
BIB-ID: 2623138
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Kuweit harbour and approaches
Relief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil and handwritten...
Show moreRelief shown by form lines and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil and handwritten remarks in Italian
Chart 22
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00815
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518694
BIB-ID: 2623132
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Bahrein harbour
Relief shown by hachuers and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 20
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage...
Show moreRelief shown by hachuers and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 20
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00808
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518311
BIB-ID: 2623112
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Shatt al `Arab: Sheet V Jazt Umm at Tuwaylah to Al Ma`qil./ Al 'Ashār and Al Ma'qil
Depth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3846
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00819
Print Map
...
Show moreDepth shown by bathymetric soundings, tints, and isolines.
Chart 3846
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00819
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518815
BIB-ID: 2623139
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Bahrein harbourPlans in the Persian Gulf: Bahrein harbour
Relief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 3380
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
...
Show moreRelief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 3380
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00809
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518335
BIB-ID: 2623113
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Khor Kaliya
Relief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
Chart 3540
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
...
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Chart 3540
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00810
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518359
BIB-ID: 2623114
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Hanish Islands to Straits of Bab-el-Mandeb
Relief shown by contour lines and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines
With course plotted in pencil
Nautical chart
Admiral...
Show moreRelief shown by contour lines and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines
With course plotted in pencil
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Chart 1925
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00780
Print Map
Item-ID: i24514536
BIB-ID: 2622923
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Entrance of the Persian Gulf
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil from 1951
Includes...
Show moreRelief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines.
With courses plotted in pencil from 1951
Includes coastal views
Chart 753
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00803
Print Map
Item-ID: i24517689
BIB-ID: 2623099
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Outer approaches to Jabal Dhanna anchorage: Sheet II Jazirat `Ardhana to Jazirat al Yas
Relief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric sounding, tints, and isolines.
With course plotted in pencil. And with handwritten...
Show moreRelief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric sounding, tints, and isolines.
With course plotted in pencil. And with handwritten corrections to 1966
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Decca navigational chart
Chart 3779
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00804
Print Map
Item-ID: i24517756
BIB-ID: 2623102
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Plans on the North East coast of Bahrein Island: Approaches to Bahrein Harbour and Khor Kaliya; Bahrein Harbour; Khor Kaliya
Relief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines
Chart 3792
Nautial chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
H...
Show moreRelief shown by spot heights. Depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines
Chart 3792
Nautial chart
Admiralty chart
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00807
Print Map
Item-ID: i24518074
BIB-ID: 2623109
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Sirrain Island to Qadimbal Islet and approaches to al Qunfidha
With 2 inset maps: "Al Qunfidha," and "Khor Nahud," and coastal views
Relief shown by contours and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric...
Show moreWith 2 inset maps: "Al Qunfidha," and "Khor Nahud," and coastal views
Relief shown by contours and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
Chart 322
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00787
Print Map
Item-ID: i24515206
BIB-ID: 2622974
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Aden Harbour and approaches:
Relief shown by form lines and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines. Gnomic projection.
Courses plotted in pencil
Chart 7 ...
Show moreRelief shown by form lines and spot heights, depth shown by bathymetric soundings and isolines. Gnomic projection.
Courses plotted in pencil
Chart 7 (252.48)
Nautical chart
Admiralty chart
With coastal views
Main Heritage Compact General
HC.MAP.00789
Print Map
Item-ID: i24515401
BIB-ID: 2622987
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