Description: FIRST LESSONS IN GEOGRAPHY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, by S. Augustus Mitchell - 1859 Product Description First Lessons in Geography for Young Children by S. Augustus Mitchell Very scarce 1859 publication designed as an introduction to the author's primary geography. Filled with wonderful maps, some color, of the eastern and western hemispheres, North America, the U.S., the eastern, western, middle and southern states, the territories and more. Additionally, the sections include questions relating to the specific geographical region and the details of their physical features as well as questions relating to historical and cultural features that can be used as exercises such as Has the Ocean different names in different parts of the world? What is the shape of the Earth? By what three races chiefly is North America inhabited? Whence did the white people of North America come originally? By what European was America discovered? What is an Empire? What is a Republic? What is said of the Indians in the United States? Have any of the Indians been civilized? What is said of the rest of the Indians? What is a Lake? What is a Mountain?What is said of the wild animals? What is said of the prairie grass? What dreadful calamities sometimes occur? 72 pages. 5.75" by 7". Published by: E.H. Butler. Philadelphia, PA. 1859. Hardback is overall in GOOD condition, with a GOOD DJ. Illustrated. Boards are covered in a flowered cloth fabric which is affixed to the boards. Binding appears to be amateur though achieved with a personal touch of appreciable quality. Threading from cloth DJ is exposed. Corners and spine head and tail scuffed. Interior shows foxing to endpapers with stamps and dark impressions to pages where stickers were removed, a signature , marking in colored pencil, age toned pages and minimal foxing throughout. Binding firm. No writing, highlighting, underlining or other intentional marks. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. JS20160912 AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request. International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance. Domestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation. #panoplybooks #rarebooks #artbooks #usedbooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore When you buy from us, we would greatly appreciate positive feedback to add to our ratings! Thank you in advance!We encourage you to contact us with any questions! We also welcome additional information on any of our listings.Other shipping options may be available. Please contact us for more details and information. Pickup is also welcome!Orders ship within 2 business days of receipt of payment, unless otherwise notified. Payment is due within 2 days of auction end to guarantee availability and price.International Buyers: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges; these charges are the BUYER's responsibility. FULL VALUE will be declared on all overseas items.If your order hasn't arrived, or isn't as described, please contact us and we'll work with you to find a satisfactory resolution!Thank you for your interest in this listing! Launched from my store - Powered by Highwire.com
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Subject: Children's
Topic: History & Geography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: With Dust Jacket, Limited Edition, Illustrated
Publisher: E.H. Butler
Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA
Year Printed: 1859
Author: S. Augustus Mitchell
Region: North America
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States