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

Nathaniel Dwight

ISBN 10: 0461274558 / ISBN 13: 9780461274554

Published by HardPress, 2021

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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 & Common Schools
• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461274558
• ISBN 13: 9780461274554
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Short But Comprehensive System Of The Geography Of The World: By Way Of Question And Answer, Principally Designed For Children & Common Schools by Nathaniel Dwight. This work is a catechetical geography primer organized as questions and answers. It surveys the world, covering continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas), oceans, geography terms (latitude, longitude, meridians), and geopolitical details (boundaries, capitals, climates, populations, religions, and governments). It presents a rich collection of country entries—great powers, kingdoms, and islands—along with descriptions of cities, rivers, mountains, and natural resources. The Preface explains the aim to provide a low-cost, accessible geography for children, arguing that the catechetical format improves comprehension and retention. The book also discusses the relationship between geography and history, geography's educational value, and the role of maps and inquiries in forming a global understanding for learners of common schools in the late 18th century.