'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.

'The most probable and authentic Calculations of the number of Inhabitants
of each place.

'The military state of Countries, their Forces, manner of making War,
Weapons, and naval Power.

'The Commercial State, extent of their Trade, Number and strength of
their Colonies, quantity of Shipping.