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Travels to discover the source of the Nile, in the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, and 1773. In five volumes. By James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esq. F. R. S. by Bruce, James, 1730-1794. Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed by J. Ruthven, for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: C.2.D.1 [V.1]]
(5). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas C.2.D.1 [V.1].
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A voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic polar circle, and round the world: but chiefly into the country of the Hottentots and Caffres, from the year 1772, to 1776. / By Andrew Sparrman, M.D. professor of physic at Stockholm, fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Sweden, and inspector of its Cabinet of Natural History. Translated from the Swedish original. With plates. In two volumes. ... by Sparrman, Anders, 1748-1820. Language: English Original language: Swedish Publisher: London : printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLXXXV. [1785]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: F.1.C.1 [V.1]]
(2). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas F.1.C.1 [V.1].
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Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist, who followed the styles of the best schools in the sixteenth century : accompanied by a catalogue of the engravings, with their measures, of the works of that tasteful composer, and remarks on the general character of his rare and exquisite performances to which is prefixed, a plan for the improvement of the arts in England / by George Cumberland. by Cumberland, George, 1754-1848 | Bonasone, Giulio, approximately 1498-approximately 1580. Manufacturer: London : printed by W. Wilson; and sold by G. G. J. and J. Robinson, MDCCXCIII [1793]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: D.1.4]
(1). Location(s): Prints and Drawings D.1.4.
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A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and round the world : in which the coast of north-west America has been carefully examined and accurately surveyed : undertaken by His Majesty's command, principally with a view to ascertain the existence of any navigable communication between the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans and performed in the years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795, in the Discovery sloop of war, and armed tender Chatham, under the command of Captain George Vancouver. In three volumes. by Vancouver, George, 1757-1798 | Vancouver, John, -1828?. Publisher: London : printed for G.G. and J. Robinson, Paternoster-Row; and J. Edwards, Pall-Mall, 1798Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: G.1.C.1 [V.1]]
(4). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas G.1.C.1 [V.1].
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An Authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke : in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780, in search of a north-west passage between the continents of Asia and America. Including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook. Illustrated with a chart and a variety of cuts / by W. Ellis, assistant surgeon to both vessels. by Ellis, W. (William), -1785. Edition: The second editionPublisher: London : Printed for G. Robinson, Pater-noster Row, J. Sewell, Cornhill, and J. Debrett, Piccadilly, MDCCLXXXIII [1783]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: B.3.D.13 [V.1]]
(2). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas B.3.D.13 [V.1].
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A new geographical, historical and commercial grammar, and present state of the several kingdoms of the world : containing, I. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian system and the latest observations. II. A general view of the Earth considered as a planet, with several useful geographical definitions and problems. III. The grand divisions of the Globe into land and water, continents and islands. IV. The situation and extent of Empires, Kingdoms, states, provinces. and colonies. V. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable productions, metals, minerals, natural curiosities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. VI. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. VII. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. VIII. The history and origin of nations, their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength. IX The genius, manners, customs,and habits of the people. X. Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. XII. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distance of principal places from London. To which are added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time / by William Guthrie, Esq., illustrated with a correct set of maps, engraved by Mr. Kitchin, geographer. by Guthrie, William, 1708-1770 | Kitchin, Thomas, 1718-1784 [engraver] | Ferguson, James, 1710-1776 | Knox, John, 1720-1790 | Carline, G. R. (George Reginald), -1932 [former owner.]. Edition: The Sixth edition, improved and enlarged, the astronomical part by James Ferguson, F.R.S.Publisher: London : printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, in the Poultry, and George Robinson, Pater-noster-Row, MDCCLXXIX [1779]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: B.3.E.7]
(1). Location(s): Royal Anthropological Institute B.3.E.7.
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An Authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke : in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780, in search of a north-west passage between the continents of Asia and America. Including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook. Illustrated with a chart and a variety of cuts / by W. Ellis, Assistant Surgeon to both vessels. by Ellis, W. (William), -1785. Language: English Publisher: London : Printed for G. Robinson, Pater-nostr Row, J. Sewell, Cornhill, and J. Debrett, Piccadilly, MDCCLXXXII [1782]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: B.3.D.15 [V.1]]
(2). Location(s): Royal Anthropological Institute B.3.D.15 [V.1].
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Wiltshire : [Extract from] Britannia, or, A chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland :and the islands adjacent; from the earliest antiquity / by William Camden ; translated from the edition published by the author in MDCVII ; enlarged by the latest discoveries, by Richard Gough. by Camden, William, 1551-1623 | Gough, Richard, 1735-1809 | Nichols, John, 1745-1826 [printer.]. Language: English Original language: Latin Publisher: London : Printed by John Nichols for T. Payne and Son ... and G.G.J. and J. Robinson ..., MDCCLXXXIX [1789]Other title: .Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: BEP RARE OS 62]
(1). Location(s): Britain Europe and Prehistory BEP RARE OS 62.
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The life of Captain James Cook. By Andrew Kippis, D. D. F. R. S. and S. A. by Kippis, Andrew, 1725-1795. Publisher: London : printed for G. Nicol, Bookseller to his Majesty, in Pall-Mall; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster Row, M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: E.2.A.8]
(1). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas E.2.A.8.
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A voyage to New Guinea, and the Moluccas, from Balambangan: including an account of Magindano, Sooloo, and other islands; and Illustrated with Thirty Copperplates. Performed in the Tartar Galley, Belonging to the Honourable East India Company, During the Years 1774, 1775, and 1776, / by Captain Thomas Forrest. To which is added, a vocabulary of the Magindano tongue. by Forrest, Thomas, 1729?-1802?. Edition: Second edition, with an index.Publisher: London : printed by G. Scott; and sold by J. Robson, New Bond Street; J. Donaldson, Strand; G. Robinson, Paternoster-Row; and J. Bell, Edinburgh, MDCCLXXX. [1780]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: D.2.B.3]
(1). Location(s): Africa Oceania and the Americas D.2.B.3.
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Britannia: or, A chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the islands adjacent; from the earliest antiquity / By William Camden. Translated from the edition published by the author in MDCVII. Enlarged by the latest discoveries, by Richard Gough, F.A. & R. SS. In three volumes. Illustrated with maps, and other copper-plates. Volume the first[-third].. by Camden, William, 1551-1623 | Gough, Richard, 1735-1809 [editor.] | Nichols, John, 1745-1826 [printer.] | T. Payne and Son | G. G. J. and J. Robinson (Paternoster-Row, London, England). Language: English Original language: Latin Publisher: London: : Printed by John Nichols, for T. Payne and Son, Castle-Street, St. Martin's; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row., MDCCLXXXIXOther title: Chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the islands adjacent; from the earliest antiquity.Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: KINGS LIBRARY 137B]
(1). Location(s): King's Library KINGS LIBRARY 137B.
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Romae antiquae notitia : or, The antiquities of Rome, in two parts: I. A short history of the rise, progress, and decay of the Common-wealth. II. A description of the city: an account of the religion, civil government and art of war; with the remarkable customs and ceremonies, publick and private ... to which are prefix'd two essays: concerning the Roman learning, and the Roman education / by Basil Kennett. by Kennett, Basil, 1674-1715 [author.] | Sloane, Hans, 1739-1827 [former owner. ]. Edition: 8th ed.Publisher: London : Printed for D. Brown, J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, J. Sprint, D. Midwinter, J. Tonson, R. Robinson, W. and J. Innys, J. Osborn, and T. Longman, 1726Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: BEP RARE 164]
(1). Location(s): Britain Europe and Prehistory BEP RARE 164.
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Travels in Asia Minor: or An account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti / by Richard Chandler, D.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, and of the Society of Antiquaries. by Chandler, Richard, 1738-1810 | Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802 | Dodsley, James, 1724-1797 | Elmsley, Peter, 1734 or 5-1802 | Prince, Daniel, approximately 1711-1796 | Robinson, George, fl. 1764-1801 | Robson, James, 1733-1806 | Oxford University Press. Publisher: Oxford: : Printed at the Clarendon Press. Sold by J. Dodsley, J. Robson, T. Cadell, P. Elmsley, and G. Robinson, London; and by D. Prince, Oxford., M.DCC.LXX.V. [1775]Other title: Account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti.Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: 1391B (RARE)]
(1). Location(s): Middle East 1391B (RARE).
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Travels in Asia Minor: or An account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti. / By Richard Chandler, D.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, and of the Society of Antiquaries.. by Chandler, Richard, 1738-1810 | Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802 [bookseller.] | Dodsley, James, 1724-1797 [bookseller.] | Elmsley, Peter, 1734 or 5-1802 [bookseller.] | Prince, Daniel, approximately 1711-1796 [bookseller.] | Robinson, George, fl. 1764-1801 [bookseller.] | Robson, James, 1733-1806 [bookseller.] | Oxford University Press [printer.]. Publisher: Oxford: : Printed at the Clarendon Press. Sold by J. Dodsley, J. Robson, T. Cadell, P. Elmsley, and G. Robinson, London; and by D. Prince, Oxford., M.DCC.LXX.VOther title: Account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti.Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: Travel & Guidebooks: CHA]
(1). Location(s): Greece and Rome Travel & Guidebooks: CHA.
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A voyage to New Guinea, and the Moluccas, from Balambangan: including an account of Magindano, Sooloo, and other islands; and illustrated with thirty copperplates. Performed in the Tartar Galley, Belonging to the Honourable East India Company, During the Years 1774, 1775, and 1776, / By Captain Thomas Forrest. To which is added, a vocabulary of the Magindano tongue. by Forrest, Thomas, 1729?-1802?. Publisher: London : printed by G. Scott; and sold by J. Robson, New Bond Street; J. Donaldson, Strand; G. Robinson, Paternoster-Row; and J. Bell, Edinburgh, MDCCLXXIX. [1779]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: D.2.B.2]
(1). Location(s): Royal Anthropological Institute D.2.B.2.
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Notitia monastica : or, an account of all the abbies, priories, and houses of friers, formerly in England and Wales. And also of all the colleges and hospitals founded before A.D. MDXL / by Thomas Tanner. by Tanner, Thomas, 1674-1735 [Author. ] | Vertue, George, 1684-1756 [Engraver. ] | Cambridge University Press [Publisher. ]. Publisher: Cambridge : printed at the University press, by John Archdeacon, for John Nichols, at Cicero's Head, Red Lion Passage, Fleet-Street; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London, MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]Other title: .Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: KINGS LIBRARY 32B]
(2). Location(s): King's Library KINGS LIBRARY 32B.
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Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country. by Harris, John, 1667?-1719 | Campbell, John, 1708-1775. Publisher: London : printed for T. Woodward, A. Ward, S. Birt, D. Browne, T. Longman, R. Hett, C. Hitch, H. Whitridge, S. Austen, J. Hodges, J. Robinson, B. Dod, T. Harris, J. Hinton, and J. Rivington, M.DCC.XLI.-M.DCC.XLVIII. [1744-1748]Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: H.2.A.1 [V.1]]
(2). Location(s): Royal Anthropological Institute H.2.A.1 [V.1].
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The philosophy of natural history / By the late William Smellie, member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh. Volume II.. by Smellie, William, 1740-1795. Publisher: Edinburgh : Printed for Bell & Bradfute, J. Dickson, W. Creech, E. Balfour, P. Hill, A. Lawrie, Manners and Miller, R. Jack, and Alex. Smellie, Anchor Close, Edinburgh; and G.G. and J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, and T. Kay, Strand, London, 1799Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: F.1.B.4 [V.2]]
(1). Location(s): Royal Anthropological Institute F.1.B.4 [V.2].
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Thesaurus linguæ Latinæ compendiarius : or, a compendious dictionary of the Latin tongue, designed for the use of the British nations: in three parts. Containing, I. The English appellative words and Forms of Expression before the Latin; in which will be found some thousand English Words and Phrases, several various Senses of the same Word, and a great Number of proverbial Expressions, more than in any former Dictionary of this kind, all carefully endeavoured to be rendered in proper and classical Latin. To which are subjoined, 1. The Proper Names of the more remarkable Places rendered into Latin. 2. The Christian Names of Men and Women. II. The Latin appellatives before the English; in which are given the more certain Etymologies of the Latin Words, their various Senses in English ranged in their natural Order, the principal Idioms under each Sense explained and accounted for, all supported by the best Authorities of the Roman Writers; with References to the particular Book, Chapter, or Verse, where the Citations may be found. III. The ancient Latin names of the more remarkable persons and places occurring in classic Authors, with a short Account of them both historical and mythological; and the more modern Names of the same Places, so far as they are known, collected from the most approved Writers. To which are added, 1. The Roman Calendar, much suller than any yet published. 2. Their Coins, Weights, and Measures. 3. A Chronology of the Roman Kings, Consuls, and more remarkable Events of that State. 4. The Notes of Abbreviation used in ancient Latin Authors and Inscriptions. 5. A short Dictionary of the more common Latin Words occurring in our ancient Laws / bby Robert Ainsworth. by Ainsworth, Robert, 1660-1743. Publisher: London : printed for J. J. and P. Knapton, R. Knaplock, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, W. Mount and T. Page, B. Sprint, W. Innys and R. Manby, J. Pemberton, R. Robinson, C. Rivington, A. Ward, T. Longman, J. Clarke in Duck-Lane, J. Poth, J. and R. Tonson, and the Executor of Mr. J. Darby, MDCCXXXVI [1736]Other title: Thesaurus linguae latinae | Compendious dictionary of the Latin tongue.Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: G&R ANT AIN]
(1). Location(s): Coins and Medals G&R ANT AIN.
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Thesaurus linguae latinae compendiarius : or, A compendious dictionary of the Latin tongue / first published by Mr. Robert Ainsworth. by Ainsworth, Robert, 1660-1743 | Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784. Edition: New edition, with great additions and amendments : particularly a large and copious index of such words as occur in Stephens and Ainsworth, of an obsolete, unclassical, doubtful, or modern character, with the proper and genuine word frequently annexed : also another index of the same kind, from Vossius, Calepin, Cooper, Littleton, and others. To which are subjoined, a third, of the more common Latin words in our ancient laws; the notes of abbreviations used in Latin authors and inscriptions; and a general chronology of eminent persons and memorable things / by Thomas Morell, D.D., Rector of Buckland, in Hertfordhire, and F. SS. R. & A.Publisher: London : Printed for J. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son, R. Baldwin, F. C. and J. Rivington, W. Otridge and Son, J. and J. Richardson, R. Faulder and Son, T. Payne, W. Lowndes, Wilkie and Robinson, Scatcherd and Letterman, J. Walker, Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, J. Nunn, Lackington and Co., C. Law, Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Cadell and Davies, Cuthell and Martin, E. Jeffery, J. and A. Arch, Mathews and Leigh, W. Ginger, Payne and McKinley, Pote and Co., T. Boosey, J. Mawman, J. Booker, J. Asperne, J. Bohn, and Wilson and Spence, 1808Other title: Compendious dictionary of the Latin tongue.Availability: Items available for loan:
[Call number: Dd.6.5]
(1). Location(s): Prints and Drawings Dd.6.5.
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