Book Description

First published in 1793, this second edition of Darby's famous gazetteer was greatly expanded and revised. The work provides detailed geographical information on countries, cities, and towns around the world, including the newly formed United States. The accompanying map is a useful resource for historians and geographers, as it shows the extent of the United States in the early 19th century. This book is an essential source for anyone interested in the history of cartography and the early development of geography as a field of study. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.