A System of Modern Geography, Comprising a Description of the Present State of the World, And Its Five Great Divisions, America, Europe, Asia, Africa & Oceanica, with Their Several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Territories, Etc.

Mitchell, S. Augustus

Published by Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 1855

About this Item

17.1x11.2 cm. Original 1/4 leather with printed boards. Very good condition, with some wear and rubbing to covers. Internally excellent. Fourth revised edition. 336 pp. This is a companion piece to Mitchell's School Atlas. An interesting illustration at page 332 shows "Convicts landing at Van Diemen's Land." The location identified in title of this cut has been changed from "Botany Bay" in the 1852 issue of this geography. There is another cut at page 334 showing "Sandwich Islanders destroying their idols." OCLC 2794342.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A System of Modern Geography, Comprising a Description of the Present State of the World, And Its Five Great Divisions, America, Europe, Asia, Africa & Oceanica, with Their Several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Territories, Etc.
• Publisher: Philadelphia, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1855
• Binding: Hardcover
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