Elements of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 1: Containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the United States; For the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Noah Webster

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266534368 ISBN 13: 9780266534365

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a clear, school‑friendly path to early American geography and history.

This volume introduces a practical system for learning geography, biography, natural history, and more, aimed at young readers and classrooms. It blends factual narrative with careful organization to help students understand how the world works and how the United States took shape.

This edition presents a broad view of the American continent, its lands and waters, and the growth of the United States from discovery through the founding era. It explains the aims of education, the value of ordering knowledge, and the importance of mapping, dates, and key events in a way that supports memory and class discussion.

• Learn how geography and history are connected, step by step
• See how early American settlements formed, expanded, and united
• Explore notes on names, maps, and the practical methods used in teaching
• Find a structured approach designed for school use and home study

Ideal for readers of history and geography who want a calm, methodical introduction to America’s landscape and beginnings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266534368
• ISBN 13: 9780266534365
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 222