Synopsis
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is turally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Plan. This book covers the work of two school years, either the fourth and fifth or the fifth and sixth. It ofE ers a brief course to pupils that must leave school after only two years of geography study, and it also leads by easy steps to the larger geography. A im. The aim is to show mans relations to nature. These relations are traced through such broad topics as surface features, climate, products, industries, trade, states, cities, etc. Commerce. History follows routes of trade. For this reason commerce takes a leading place in this book. Products and industries leading to commerce are given many special maps and lessons. This is clearly shown on pages 55 to 65, where cities are treated in their industrial relations. United States. Every pupil should know the leading facts about his own country. A large part of this book is devoted to the United States. Pictures. The pictures supplement the text and are true to nature. Nearly all were engraved from photographs. Maps. Special attention is called to the number and variety of maps, as well as to their accuracy. For example, underN orth America see the shaded relief map on page 40; colored relief map and zone map on page 41; political map on page 43; plant and animal maps on pages 45 and 46. The great relief map of the United States on pages 140 to 141 is photographed from a raised model. The Philippine maps on pages 117 to 121 will be of great help in following current events. Helps. The Helps after each lesson are to guide pupils towards the leading facts, as well as to help the busy teachers. Pupils should answer questions not in the words of the book but in their own language. Teachers will be pleased to note that only in rare cases is it necessary to turn a leaf to find answers to questions. Spelling. In spelling and usage of geographic names the maps and text follow the rulings of the United States Bo
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