'The description of all remarkable Cities, Towns, Castles, Fortresses,
and places observable for their situation, products or other particulars.
'An account of the considerable Rivers, their Springs, Branches, Course,
Outlets, how far navigable, the Produce and Qualities of their waters.
'The course of Voyages, giving directions to sailors for navigating
from one place of the World to another, with particular attention
to the Traffic of these Kingdoms.
'An account of all the principal Ports and Harbours of the known World,
in which will be laid down the Pilotage, Bearings, depth of water,
danger from Sands or Rocks, firmness or uncertainty of Anchorage, and
degree of safety from particular Winds.
'An exact account of the Commodities of each Country, both natural and
artificial.
'A description of the remarkable Animals in every Country, whether
Beasts, Birds or Fishes.
'An account of the Buildings, whether ancient or modern, and of Ruins
or other remains of Antiquity.
'Remarks upon the soil, air, and waters of particular Places, their
several qualities and effects, the accidents to which every Region is
exposed, as Earthquakes and Hurricanes, and the diseases peculiar to
the Inhabitants or incident to strangers at their arrival.
'The political State of the World, the Government of Countries, and the
Magistracy of Cities, with their particular Laws, or Privileges.
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