The American remembrancer, and universal tablet of memory: containing a list of the most eminent men, whether in ancient or modern times, with the atchievements [sic] for which they have been particularly distinguished: as also the most memorable events in history, from the earliest period till the year 1795, classed under distinct heads, with their respective dates. : To which is added, a table, comprehending the periods at which the most remarkable cities and towns were founded, their present population, latitude, and longitude. : The whole being intended to form a comprehensive abridgement of history and chronology, particularly of that part which relates to America. / By James Hardie, A.M. ; [One line of Latin quotation]
- Title
- The American remembrancer, and universal tablet of memory: containing a list of the most eminent men, whether in ancient or modern times, with the atchievements [sic] for which they have been particularly distinguished: as also the most memorable events in history, from the earliest period till the year 1795, classed under distinct heads, with their respective dates. : To which is added, a table, comprehending the periods at which the most remarkable cities and towns were founded, their present population, latitude, and longitude. : The whole being intended to form a comprehensive abridgement of history and chronology, particularly of that part which relates to America. / By James Hardie, A.M. ; [One line of Latin quotation]
- Author
- Hardie, James, 1758-1826.
- Publication
- Philadelphia, :: Printed for the author by Thomas Dobson, at the stone-house, no 41, South Second-Street.,
- M.DCC.XCV. [1795]
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- Biography -- Dictionaries.
- History -- Dictionaries.
- Dictionaries.
- Subscribers' lists.
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"The American remembrancer, and universal tablet of memory: containing a list of the most eminent men, whether in ancient or modern times, with the atchievements [sic] for which they have been particularly distinguished: as also the most memorable events in history, from the earliest period till the year 1795, classed under distinct heads, with their respective dates. : To which is added, a table, comprehending the periods at which the most remarkable cities and towns were founded, their present population, latitude, and longitude. : The whole being intended to form a comprehensive abridgement of history and chronology, particularly of that part which relates to America. / By James Hardie, A.M. ; [One line of Latin quotation]." In the digital collection Evans Early American Imprint Collection. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/N21868.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 6, 2025.
Contents
- half title
- title page
- copyright notice
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- ERRATA.
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EMINENT MEN, WITH
The Atchievements FOR WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY DISTINGUISHED. - Discoveries and Settling of Countries.
- Inventions, Improvements, and Discoveries in the Arts, &c.
- Memorable Events.
- Religious Institutions, Councils, Sacred Writings, &c.
- Population, Government, Religion, &c. of the different continents, states, empires, kingdoms, &c.
- Universities, Colleges and Academies, founded.
- Battles, Sea-fights, Sieges, &c.
- States, Empires, Kingdoms, &c. Founded.
- Societies, Companies, Offices, &c.
- Earthquakes, Famines, Inundations, Storms, Tempests, Frosts, Accidental Fires, &c.
- Presidents of Congress.
- The present Governors of the different States.
- Memorable Accidents.
- Accidents occasioned by Explosions.
- Remarkable Occurrences.
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European Princes .- ENGLISH KINGS FROM THE YEAR 872.
- KINGS OF SCOTLAND FROM THE YEAR 968.
- KINGS OF FRANCE FROM THE YEAR 987.
- KINGS OF SPAIN FROM THE YEAR 1027.
- EMPERORS OF GERMAMY FROM THE YEAR 800.
- EMPERORS AND EMPRESSES OF RUSSIA FROM THE YEAR 1682.
- KINGS OF POLAND FROM THE YEAR 1583.
- KINGS OF SWEDEN FROM THE YEAR 1592.
- KINGS OF DENMARK FROM THE YEAR 1523.
- KINGS OF PORTUGAL FROM THE YEAR 1640.
- KINGS OF PRUSSIA FROM THE YEAR 1701.
- Miscellaneous Articles.
- Subscribers' Names.