A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar, and present state of the several kingdoms of the world ..

William Guthrie was an 18th-century author recognized for his comprehensive works in history and geography. His major contributions include "A general history of the world" and various editions of his "geographical, historical, and commercial grammar," which explored world geography and commerce. He also penned "Lettre au comte du Bute.

John Knox was a key voice in the Scottish Reformation, chronicling its events in his essential History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland. Beyond religious history, he also explored geography and commerce in works like View of the British Empire, and contributed to liturgical texts such as The Book of common order.

James Ferguson wrote extensively on scientific and educational subjects. His notable works include "A Brief Description of the Solar System" and "Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Optics." He also explored geography and history in "A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar.