The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-04
GEOGRAPHY MADE EASY:

Being a new Abrigment TIE American Universal
Geography, on improved plan containing Gene
raj views, with Questons.-And accompanied with
a new dtlas, adapted 10 the wOlk By Jedidiah
Morse ID. d. and Sidney Edwards Morse. A. NJ IlOeA-
tj-SecOnd Edition
The present Edition ofthis Geography has been pre-
pared with great labour end much study. Every sem
tehce OF 1t was scnt TO the press IN manuscript.
10 shew the value Of the whole IN the estimation Of
several much respected gentlemen, who have e1anin-
ed 1t, we annex the following notices.
Haying examined as extensively as our engagements
would permit, new Abridgment of the American
UNIVERSAL Geography" by JedIdah Morse, ID. d. and
Sidney Edwards Morse, a! NJ. we have no hesitation
IN saying, that think it possesses great nett With
IaLouf which Authors rarely bestow on new editions
inns DIRK appears have been entirely rewritten
ana that with much care and ability The simplicity
ana OrcvIty Of its style-tne various and interesting
Ma tter which it cOnans-and the excellence Of its
iansement, must make it very valuable not only
schoolbook for youth, but convenient manual for
occasional use TO men of reading. he System Of
GneSt'0nS running through the Work, and the Gener
az PtecS at It's close must greatly increase its useful
ness to learners in Geography The Map of the y.
States, which is given as a specimen of the proposed
Atlas is executed in a superior style of workmanship
f. PORTER,
IL. WOODS,
J. MURDOCH.
Theological Seminary, .4ndoUer, July IS, 1921.
Another testimony in favour of this publication,
y that Gideon Hawly. Esq. late Superintendent
OF The Public Schools throughout the State Of
New York, has recommended it for genera in
PRODUCTION and use. And the following letter to
The senior Author, from the present Shperintend-
ant, and Secretary Of State, Of the State Of New
York, IS considered sufficient TO establish the
character OF the Work.
Rev. and Dear Sir,
acknowledge with much pleasure the re-
ceipt of your :" New Abridgment Of the Ameri-
can Universal Geography" aud the Atlas in
tended as companion 10 that Work having
devoted some time TO the examination Of both, |
think am enabled to pronounce u,on their re-
spective merits. Viewing them as Works in
tended for the Of our seminaries Of Education,
| consider them well adapted TO that object, and
deserving of public attention. he Geography
IN ITS dbrtdged form, while it is calculated 10 iII-
struct, vii not fatigue the mind Of the youthful
learner, but prepares IT for The reception Of trea
ties more enlarged and extensive in their details.
students should first be furnished with general
ideas, and as they advance to maturity, the ia
teieCt becomes strengthened and fitted for more
important and useful studies. The Atlas will
TX upon the memory by sensible objects, the
boundaries and situation Indifferent States and
empires, and will enable the student while rea.-
ing their description and history, to apply them
more accurately TO the Map lying before him.
! shal! be pleased in learn NJ that these works
are introduced into our Schools, and that the la
bour YOU have bestowed upon them will be
aoundantly repaid by the harvest Of usefulness
they shall produce.
am, Rev. and Dear Sir, very respectfully,
our most obedient servant,
J. v. N. YATES.
The Rsr. y. Morse, d. D.
Alba y, Sept, 90, 1921.
new edition OF The
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