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A System Of Geography, Including Also The Elements Of Astronomy - Softcover

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Synopsis

"A System Of Geography, Including Also The Elements Of Astronomy" by Thomas Ewing. A 19th-century British educational reference that presents a comprehensive, alphabetically organized gazetteer of world geography designed for schooling and reference. The excerpt outlines entries for places worldwide with data fields such as location, notable features, approximate population, and geographic coordinates, sometimes noting variant spellings or alternate sites. The work aims to support geography education and examination preparation, spanning global regions with heavy emphasis on Europe and imperial territories, and detailing political divisions, capitals, ports, rivers, and key economic or strategic roles. It is accompanied by pronunciation guides, vocabulary indices, and map-ready material, reflecting the era’s pedagogy and the imperial British perspective. The volume also includes a publisher’s catalog of educational works, indicating a larger reference project. Overall, the text integrates physical and political geography with history and commerce to facilitate examination-ready instruction in geography within the British educational system.

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