Exhibits contain tag : 19th-century-geography
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Smith's Geography - 1845
8/13/24Roswell C. Smith's "Geography" was an influential textbook published in the 19th century for use in American schools, academies, and families[1][3]. First published in 1836, the book was printed in Philadelphia by W. Marshall & Co. and in Hartford by D. Burgess & Co[1].Key FeaturesFormat and Content: Smith's Geography followed the standard question-and-answer format common in educational texts of the time[3]. It contained 274 pages and included illustrations, making it more engaging for students[1][4].Maps and Illustrations: Unlike some earlier geography textbooks, Smith's work featured maps and illustrations, providing visual aids to enhance learning[4]. These visual elements helped students better understand geographical concepts and locations.Cultural Information: The book went beyond mere geographical facts, offering information about countries and cultures around the world[4]. However, it's worth noting that these descriptions often included stereotypical images of different cultures, reflecting the perspectives of the time.Productive System: The full title of one edition was "Geography on the Productive System for Schools, Academies, and Families," indicating Smith's educational approach[3].Editions and VariationsSmith's Geography was published in multiple editions and formats over the years:1. The original 1836 edition was 17 cm in size and included a frontispiece[1].2. "Smith's First Book in Geography: An Introductory Geography" was likely a simplified version for younger students[2].3. "Smith's Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" was a companion volume, featuring both contemporary and historical maps[5].Smith's Geography became a popular textbook in American schools during the 19th century, contributing to the geographical education of many students across the country.Source: Perplexity.ai-- Gabrielle Ly
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Monteith's Manual of Geography - 1876
9/28/23 - I love the old geography textbooks because they are so raw, striving for accuracy and objectivity, but also heavily biased. I also find them beautifully designed. Tom PaperJames Monteith (1831-1890) was an American author known for his widely published geography textbooks in the 19th century1. He was born in Strabane, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States as a child, where he lived his entire life in New York City1. Monteith began his career as a teacher in New York's public school system and eventually became the headmaster of Ward School 17 (later P.S. 18) at 211 West 47th St1.In the 1850s, Monteith started publishing textbooks on geography and history, initially collaborating with Francis McNally, a fellow New York public school teacher and mentor to Monteith until his death in 185513. His influences included Alexander K. Johnston, Arnold Guyot, Matthew Fontaine Maury, and Emma Hart Willard1. A.S. Barnes and Co. published many different versions of Monteith's geography textbooks from the early 1850s to the 1880s, which grew larger, more detailed, and more sophisticated over time1.Monteith's geography textbooks were widely published in the United States from the late 1850s until well after his death, offering some of the most popular educational resources of the time2. His works were part of the National Series of Standard School Books and featured black and white illustrations and color maps4. Some of his well-known textbooks include "First Lessons in Geography: On The Plan of Object Teaching" and the "National Geographical Series"46. Source: Perplexity.ai
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