The Eclectic Elementary Geography Text - 1883
Google Books11/25/25Eclectic Elementary Geography (1883) is an illustrated school textbook that introduces basic geographical concepts, physical features, and simple world and U.S. regional descriptions for primary-grade pupils.Publication detailsThe book is part of the “New Eclectic Series” and was published by Van Antwerp, Bragg & Company of Cincinnati in 1883, running about 80–82 pages with maps and engravings. It was widely used in late 19th‑century American schools, including by students such as Katharine Wright, sister of the Wright brothers.Content and approachThe text covers definitions of land and water forms, map-reading skills, and short descriptions of continents, countries, and major cities, written for young learners. Lessons combine brief explanatory text, question‑and‑answer style exercises, and pictorial maps to reinforce observation and memorization, reflecting the period’s emphasis on rote learning and moralized, American-centered perspectives on the world.Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Ly
