April 12, 2024
A NEW UNIVERSAL ATLAS of the WORLD 1822 Hardcover by MORSE
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A NEW UNIVERSAL ATLAS of the WORLD; comprising, in Twenty Maps, Carefully Prepared, From The Latest Information, And Neatly Engraved, THE WORLD, ITS SEVERAL GRAND DIVISIONS, AND PRINCIPLE SUBDIVISIONS. By Jedidiah Morse, D. D. and Sidney E. Morse, A. D. Description:Comprising, in twenty maps, carefully prepared from the latest information, and neatly engraved, the world, its several grand divisions, and principal subdivisions. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. and Sidney E. Morse, A.M.4to, unpaged. 20 engraved outline col. maps. Wrappers lacking. Maps engraved by N. & S.S. Jocelyn and A. Daggett. Extremities worn. Cracks in spine. Water Stain on back board. Light dampstaining and scattered foxing, but contents generally quite bright. Very good. Generally nice. Jedidiah Morse (1761-1826) was a noted clergyman and an important contributor to geographical publications, considered the "father of American Geography." In 1797 he published THE AMERICAN GAZETTEER, which went through several editions. "During their author's lifetime the Morse geographies virtually monopolized their field in the United States" - DAB. Sidney, Morse's son, was a noted inventor and author, who worked with his father on some of the latter's geographical publications. While used in schools, this is the only Morse commercial atlas aimed at the adult public.
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