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Charts which have been formed in modern times 

 are also distinguished by their excellence, above 

 all preceding specimens. Among these the Ncp- 

 tune Orientate of M. De Mannivilette, the 

 charts of the Atlantic, by Bellin^ of the Pacific, 

 by Arrowsmith; of the American coast, by Du 

 Barres and Malespina^ of the Western Isles, by 

 Huddart; of the coasts of Spain^ byTopiNO; the 

 numerous charts of detached islands, coasts, har- 

 bours, and straits, by Dalrymple, are among the 

 most respectable. Besides these the charts by 

 Mount, Davidson, Murdock, Laurie, Gil- 

 bert, Whittle, Heather, and many more, de- 

 serve honourable notice. 



The Gazetteers^ Attasses, and other helps to the 

 acquisition of geographical knov^ledge, have also 

 become very numerous during the last age. They 

 were not only less common in former periods, but, 

 in fact, little known, and of small comparative 

 value. Their introduction into popular use is a 

 peculiarity of the eighteenth century. The authors 

 and compilers of these are so generally known, 

 that it is unnecessary to enumerate them. Those 

 of Crutwell, Scott, and the Rev. Dr. Morse, 

 are among the latest and best in our language. 



Unprecedented pains have been taken, during 

 the period under consideration, to collect into 

 regular series of volumes those accounts of "coyages 

 and travels which might serve to give a con- 

 nected view of the condition of the globe, and of 

 the activity and adventures of distinguished men 



period under review ; but the want of correct information deterred him 

 from the attempt. A good map of the State of New- York has been 

 long a desideratum. This deficiency is likely to be soon supplied by Simeon 

 De Witt, Esq. Surveyor-General of New-York, who has a large and 

 splendid map of the State in considerable forwardness. From the well 

 known skill and accuracy of this gentleman, little doubt can be entertained 

 but that his work will meet the wishes, and abundantly deserve the patron- 

 age of the public. 



