Peter Parley's Method of Telling About Geography to Children

Samuel G. Goodrich

Published by H. and F.J. Huntington, Hartford, 1832

About this Item

Peter Parley's Method of Telling About Geography to Children (1832) ? A Charming Artifact of Early American Education

Ignite a Passion for History with this Heavily Illustrated 19th-Century Schoolbook

Step back into the classroom of the 1830s with this significant edition of Samuel G. Goodrich's revolutionary geography primer. Writing under the beloved pseudonym Peter Parley, Goodrich transformed dry, rote memorization into an engaging narrative journey, forever changing the landscape of American pedagogy.

Why This Copy is a Collector's Choice:

Richly Illustrated: This volume is a visual treasure trove, featuring nine maps and seventy-five detailed engravings specifically designed to capture the imagination of young scholars.

Authentic Period Aesthetic: Housed in its original Paper Covered Boards with a distinctive Red Leather Spine, this book possesses the unmistakable "look and feel" of a genuine early American artifact.

Bibliographic Provenance: This edition is a documented piece of juvenile literature history, cited in the prestigious Opie Collection (Ref.: Opie, H52).

Condition Details:

Binding: Fair to Good. The red leather spine remains intact and vibrant. The paper wraps show honest, age-related wear and soiling consistent with use in a 19th-century schoolhouse.

Interior: vi, 114 pages. The text block is secure, though it shows some expected soiling to the pages. Please note that the rear endpapers are mostly missing, though the text and illustrations remain complete.

Format: 24mo ? a delightful "pocket" size for early learners.

A premier acquisition for collectors of Peter Parley, antique schoolbooks, or early American illustrated maps.

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Seller Inventory # 001807

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peter Parley's Method of Telling About Geography to Children
• Publisher: H. and F.J. Huntington, Hartford
• Publication Date: 1832
• Language: English
• Binding: Paper Covered Boards
• Illustrator: Samuel G. Goodrich
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good