02423cam a22003133u 4500 57971 UtSlPG 20260610134333.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Edmands, B. Franklin (Benjamin Franklin), 1807-1874 The Boston School Atlas, Embracing a Compendium of Geography Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-09-24 Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Boston School Atlas, Embracing a Compendium of Geography" by B. Franklin Edmands is an educational publication written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a geographical textbook designed primarily for young learners, structured to introduce them to the principles of geography through maps and accompanying explanations. The content reflects an early approach to geographical education, aiming to provide foundational knowledge essential for further studies in the subject. The opening portion of the atlas includes a preface that outlines the book's purpose and its pedagogical approach, featuring a systematic method for teaching geography and astronomy. The text emphasizes practical learning through the use of maps, defining key geographical terms and concepts, such as the elements of land and water, physical and civil geography, and the various types of geographical features like continents, oceans, mountains, and rivers. As the atlas is intended for educational use, the author stresses the importance of engaging with the maps and encourages instructors to guide students through both recitations and practical exercises, establishing a foundational understanding of the earth's structure and the fundamental principles of geography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Atlases Geography -- Textbooks https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57971 98800 98800