Encyclopædia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, &c. on a plan entirely new:
by which, the different sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems, comprehending the history, theory, and practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improvements; and full explanations given of the various detached parts of knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c., together with a description of all countries, cities ... a general history, ancient and modern, of the different empires, kingdoms and states, and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times ..

Description

Language(s): English
Published: Edinburgh, Printed for J. Balfour and Co. [etc.] 1778-83.
Edition: 2d. ed. ... greatly improved and enl.
Subjects: Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Physical Description: 10 v. plates (part fold.) maps (part fold.) fold. tables, diagrs. (1 col.) 27 cm.
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