A System of Universal Geography, on the Principles of Comparison and Classification; [with] Ancient Geography, as Connected with Chronology, and Preparatory to the Study of Ancient History
WOODBRIDGE, William Channing; Emma Willard
Published by Oliver D. Cooke & Sons, Hartford, 1824
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12mo (19cm). Contemporary pink paper-covered boards, printed in black, backed in gilt-tooled calf; plain endpapers; xxx, 336,[2], [i]-[viii] [9]-88pp; 7 full-page plates and numerous in-text relief illustrations. A sound copy, with general moderate wear, especially to board edges, occasional discoloration, but overall Very Good. Two detailed works of geography, the first with information on geology, "countries, their climate and productions; the prevailing religions, forms of government, and degrees of civilization" (including a bigoted racial breakdown). With geological diagrams and views of geological landmarks (Niagara Falls, Icelandic geysers, Giants' Causeway) and international capitals from Edinburgh to Beijing. The second work by Emma Willard (1787-1870), who founded the first American higher education institute for women. Seller Inventory # 56610
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Title: A System of Universal Geography, on the ...
Publisher: Oliver D. Cooke & Sons, Hartford
Publication Date: 1824
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A System of Universal Geography, on the Principles of Comparison and Classification; Ancient Geography, As Connected with Chronology, and Preparatory to the Study of Ancient History: Accompanied with an Atlas
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Fair. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1841. 9th edition. Two volumes bound in one. Sm 8vo Hardcover. Green boards with black lettering on covers, and gilt lettering on brown spine. 336pp + 96pp. B/W illustrations and maps. Poor book. Spine split and chipped, joints cracked. Covers scuffed, rubbed, soiled, edgeworn, and detatching. Pages dampstained, foxed, soiled, and shaken. Bookplate removed from front pastedown. Owner's name on front free endpaper. In polypropylene bag. (geography, textbooks) Inquire if you need further information. Seller Inventory # CA04B-00225