A Short but Comprehensive System of the Geography of the World: by Way of Question and Answer, Principally Designed for Children, and Common Schools.

Dwight, Nathaniel

Published by Elisha Babcock, Hartford, 1795

About this Item

A Short but Comprehensive System of the Geography of the World: by Way of Question and Answer, Principally Designed for Children, and Common Schools. By Nathaniel Dwight and printed in Hartford by Elisa Babcock. 1795. 214 pp. 6.5 x 4 . 12mo. Hardcover contemporary wood boards. In fair condition, with scuffing and staining remnants to boards. Cracking to hinges at front and rear. Light markings. Tear to page 161-162 of text block. Includes corrections slip affixed to front pastedown. Some instances of slight looseness to sections of pages within text block. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and early Hartford printing in period wood boards. Nathaniel Dwight (1770-1831) was a member of the prominent New England Dwight family and younger brother of Timothy Dwight (1752-1817), an academic who served as president of Yale College from 1795 until his death.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Short but Comprehensive System of the Geography of the World: by Way of Question and Answer, Principally Designed for Children, and Common Schools.
• Publisher: Elisha Babcock, Hartford
• Publication Date: 1795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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