Modern school geography; on the plan of comparison and classification
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ... race are familiar with all.the arts and sciences. Knowledge is more generally difused, and justiceanikindness are more generally practiced, than in most other parts of the world. 732. In the...
MoreThis historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ... race are familiar with all.the arts and sciences. Knowledge is more generally difused, and justiceanikindness are more generally practiced, than in most other parts of the world. 732. In the middle regions, we find most of the African inhabitants of North America. They are chiefly slaves, and of course are generally in a state of ignorance and degradation. The slaves are not permitted to read. Many of the free are well educated and valuable members of society. 733. The settled inhabitants of North America profess the Christian religion. In Mexico and Guatemala, none but the Roman Catholic religion is allowed. In the United States and British Provinces, the people are chiefly Protestants. EXERCISES ON THE MOHAL AND POLITICAL CHART. What religions do you find in N. America? What countries are entirely Roman Catholic? What have both Roman Catholic and ProtestantsJ--What is the state of civilization in each? In what parts are the people Pagan 1 What is their state of society? RUSSIAN AMERICA. I, 734. The Russians possess the north-western corner of North America. About 50,000 natives acknowledge their authority, and they carry on a valuable commerce with them in furs. (Sec engraving on the next page) Political map of N. America. Where is Russian America? EE. 735. Thecoast is high and rocky. It rises into a range of mountains covered with snow and glaciers, and contains the lofty peaks of Mt. Fairweather, and Mt. Elias. 736. The climate is much more temperate than on the eastern coast of North America. The winters are as mild 729. What is the state of the arts among them? What of the people? 730. Who settled the Middle Regions of North America? What language is spoken? What French colonies were there? Are there any Germans 1 731. What Is said of the people in t...
Publisher | RareBooksClub.com |
Binding | Paperback (11 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized
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# of Pages | 122 |
ISBN-10 | 1130781461 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1130781465 |
Publication Date | 03/04/2012 |
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