(Text page to) Sketch of the history of geography, and the progress of discovery in the nineteenth century (3).

• Main Authors: W. & A.K. Johnston Limited, W. & A.K. Johnston
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: W. & A.K. Johnston 1839
• Subjects: Arctic; Moses; Weir
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Historical text to Edinburgh cabinet atlas by W. & A.K. Johnston Limited, 1839. Begins: The earliest account of the earth and its divisions is found in the Sacred Scriptures, where Moses and Joshua relate the dispersion of mankind, and describe the land of Canaan, the geographical knowledge of the Jews, however, before the birth of our Saviour, was nearly confined to their own territories . With ornamental border. Fourth and fifth of seven pages. Edinburgh cabinet atlas by W. & A.K. Johnston Limited, 1839. World atlas containing forty-five maps, as well as two comparative charts - one comparing mountain heights around the globe, and the other river lengths. Bound in black board with brown leather spine and corners. Front cover and spine both have gilded title. Collation: [1] leaf, [1-3], 4-9, [10-11], 12-13 pages, 1-45, [46-47] leaves. Includes an engraved title page, table of contents, a historical text and an index listing place names with coordinate points. Maps appear in two sections: Ancient maps and Modern maps, respectively. Geographic coverage spans Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Americas and Arctic regions, featuring the exploration routes of Arctic explorers. Maps show political boundaries, cities, routes, topography, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands.