Simplified Geography Method Book from 1805. Printed in Paris. Illustrated with 18 Maps by Antikeo

A concise and accessible method for learning geography, detailing each country's governance, characteristics, customs, and notable features. Includes a summary of the globe and a comprehensive list of major cities worldwide, based on recent observations by academy scientists, Jesuits, and other astronomers. Revised, corrected, and expanded by P. Navarre, followed by a division of France into departments. Published in Paris, 1805, this beautiful 12-inch volume is bound in speckled, glazed sheep leather with gilded iron decorations. Belonging to the title page of Bovius, it's a striking example, richly illustrated with fold-out maps, mostly from 1750, except for France, which is divided into departments. A dreamy, inspirational read for travelers or those planning adventures. A clean, suitable textbook for students.