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Greetings! Old Saratoga Books is pleased to offer: Geography Made Easy: Being an Abridgment of the American Universal Geography , by Jedidiah Morse, Boston: Thomas & Andrews, 1807, eleventh edition, corrected by the author. Full tree calf binding with maroon gilt-titled leather lettering piece on spine. Gilt ruling on spine. Two folding maps: a frontispiece world map (missing outer half) and a map of North America and the Caribbean islands. 431pp. Good. Boards splayed and worn, foxing, several small waterstains and ink stains, penciled owner signatures on front pastedown endpaper. Howes M850 notes that this was the “first American school geography and first American book describing the Western country.” Sabin 50936. Interesting opinions and observations throughout the text, including description of indigenous people, mention of the venomous spit of South American llamas, Mexico’s floating gardens, American birds, alligators, and other wildlife, as well as commentary about African countries on the Slave Coast to make “some amends [which] could be made for past treachery to the natives.” Morse is best known as a minister and educator, as well as the metaphorical “father of American geography” and biological father of Samuel F.B. Morse. Thank you for visiting our auctions. Old Saratoga Books owners Dan and Rachel Jagareski have been selling books since 1996. We had an open shop for twenty years in the historic village of Schuylerville and now sell books exclusively online. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).
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Book arrived in incredibly secure packaging with the book wrapped in paper to prevent any scuffing or damage from moving around the box. Very happy with the whole transaction thank you so much.
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Terrific exchange! Shipped very quickly, and packaged in several layers to protect the book. Book was exactly as described, in excellent condition. Great price, highly recommend!
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Thank you for your quick response to my question and for sending the books so quickly. Most appreciated. Sephard