Geography - Study and teaching - Early works to 1800

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Lessons in geography with an introduction to the use of the globes.
Date: 1791
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A concise system of geography wherein the first principles of the science are laid down in a plain and easy manner, suited to the capacities of youth.
Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]
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A New introduction to geography; in a series of lessons: for youth . In which every division of the known world, its longitude, latitude, length, breadth, and capital, are exhibited at one view: with a concise description of the produce, manufactures, constitution, laws, customs, manners, and religion of the several countries. To which is prefixed, a correct map of the world.
Date: 1800
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Geography and history. Selected by a lady, for the use of her own children
LadyDate: MDCCXCIV. [1794]
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A New guide to geography; principally designed for the use of schools, and beginners in that useful science Containing 1. The necessary præcognita, or Preliminary geographical definitions requisite therein. And 2. Giving a particular account, in any easy and methodiscal manner, of the several parts of the known world, as divided into countries, Kingdoms, states, and provinces, their situation, boundaries, and extent, with the Islands, lakes, rivers, mountains, cities, towns, Universities, Bishopricks, &c. in each. 3. As also the name, and correspondence of antient and present geography, taking notice of most places mentioned in the classics. With 4. Some remarks and observations on the affairs in North America; with a table of contents, &c.
Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]