New and Easy Introduction to Universal Geography; in a Series of Letters to a Youth at School

A bright copy of the fifth edition of Richard Turner's educational guide to geography of the world and universe, illustrated throughout. The fifth edition of this popular work, first published in 1780. Turner's work reached its thirteenth edition by 1808.Illustrated with a folding frontispiece and twenty-five further plates, including the plate 'A Geographical Clock', complete with a working volvelle. Collated, complete.Retaining the original half title.ESTC Citation No. T65402Arranged in a series of letters, Turner's work is aimed at the school-child, and discusses both political and physical geography, with reference to customs, religions and manners of various areas. In a full calf binding. Light rubbing to back strip and board perimeters. Joints starting, with front board held by three cords only, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good.