A Practical System of Modern Geography (Classic Reprint): Or a View of the Present State of the World: Or a View of the Present State of the World (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. Olney

 
9781330866702: A Practical System of Modern Geography (Classic Reprint): Or a View of the Present State of the World: Or a View of the Present State of the World (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a classic, cartography‑driven view of the world. This edition presents practical geography with questions, maps, and real places, helping you understand how the world fits together.

From the shores of the Atlantic to the edges of the Arctic, this book surveys regions, towns, and natural features. It blends descriptive geography with simple problems and exercises, giving a clear sense of location, direction, and distance. You’ll encounter North America in detail, learn about major ports and rivers, and see how early geographers organized knowledge of vast lands.


  • Brief, map‑led descriptions of regions like Canada, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Bermuda, and Greenland.

  • Practical problems and rules for finding latitude, longitude, and distances between places.

  • Questions and notes that connect geography to climate, trade, and settlement patterns.

  • Historical context and the kind of questions early students used to test their understanding of the world.



Ideal for readers who enjoy a hands‑on, historically grounded approach to world geography and basic navigation concepts.



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