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A Compendium Of Geography - Softcover

William A. Thayer

 
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Synopsis

A Compendium Of Geography: Being A Concise Description Of The Various Parts Of The World; Adapted To The Capacities Of Children And Youth by William A. Thayer. This compact, age-appropriate geography primer introduces young readers to fundamental concepts such as geography, astronomy, and maps, through a clear question and answer format. It begins with simple definitions of geography and related sciences, then explains basic terms like continents, oceans, latitude and longitude, and the divisions of land and water. The book proceeds to region by region sketches, including North and South America, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific and Atlantic islands, with emphasis on rivers, mountains, climates, cities, and political boundaries. Aimed at families and common schools, the work blends brevity with practical information to cultivate geographic literacy and map reading. It also contains a continental census overview and a chronological table of historical milestones, reflecting early 19th century educational conventions.

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