Fantastic geography text book prepared for Common Schools in the United States and Canada. Prepared for both teaching and reference for both student/family and traveler/visitor. A great compilation of 19th century facts and maps. A wonderful addition to your collection or for display.
Smith's New Geography - containing map questions interspersed with such facts as an observing tourist would notice, which are followed by a concise text and explanatory notes. Based on a combination of the analytical, synthetical, and comparative systems; designed to be simple and concise, but not dry; philosophical, yet practical. For the use of Common Schools in the United States and Canada. By Roswell C. Smith, A.M., author of various school books.
The simplicity consists in the logic, rather than in the language. The development of a subject should involve the development of the mind.
Over 100 maps. The whole forming a convenient and ready manual for families, counting-houses, and travelers.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott and Company. 1863
CONDITION: See listing description and photos - pages are clean, clear, and legible; covers and spine are separated from the pages but all are included; some foxing and minor tears with other antique wear.
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