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Mitchell's School Geography _____ _____ Revised Edition. A System of Modern Geography, comprising a description of the present state of the World, and its five great divisions, America, Europe, Asia, Africa and oceanica, with their several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Territories, Etc. Embellished by numerous engravings. Adapted to the Capacity of Youth. Accompanied by an Atlas Containing Thirty-Two Maps, drawn and engraved expressly for the work. By S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co. New York: Sheldon & Co. 1859. _____ _____ Thus reads the title page of this book. The fronticepiece is titled Stages of Society, and shows scenes labeled Savage, Barbarous, Half-Civilized and Civilized and enlightened. _____ _____ The first chapter, Geographical Definitions, is formed as a series of questions and answers. The first question is What is geography? Ans. A description of the surface of the Earth. 2. What is the surface of teh Earth? A. The outside part. It continues identifying geographical features, and divisions of the earth, zones, etc. Question 294. Man is the most perfect of the works of God, being created in his own image, and formed by his wisdom to subdue and exercise dominion over all the earth. 295> From whom has the whole human race descended? A. From our first parents, Adam and Eve. It goes on to discuss the differences in the races and their classification, followed by a descussion of religion and language. _____ _____ The most space is devoted to North America, and the United States in particular, with its 33 States, 7 Territories, and 1 District. Then comes discussions of South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceanica. There are many black and white pictures. _____ _____ Hard cover, 4-1/4 x 7 inches, with 336 pages and 16 catalog pages advertising text books. _____ _____ Condition is fair. The leather spine is split all the way down, with pieces missing at top and bottom. The cover is badly worn, along with the corners. Text pages have a bit of foxing, but are in very good condition. Without accompanying atlas. _____ _____ Buyer to pay shipping and handling. Under 1 lb. S/H: USPS Media rate (10-14 days), $2.25. If you wish Priority (2-3 days), or for international shipping, please use the question button to ask for a shipping quote. Insurance is to be paid by buyer if desired.
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