A Class-Book of Geography

Excerpt from A Class-Book of Geography

This Class-Book of Geography was first published in 1878; various errors have been corrected in subsequent editions, but no revision has been made. Messrs. Macmillan now inform me that a larger new edition is required, and suggested that the book should be brought up to date, which has been done for me by the Rev. G. E. Mackie, Head-Master of the Godolphin School. I have gone over his revision before going to press. The principal alterations are - (1) the putting in newer numbers for the population of towns; (2) the bringing up to date the political geography of Egypt, Turkey, &c.; (3) the mention of a few places, as Baku, which have lately become of importance; (4) the addition of an Appendix, intended to indicate what is meant by Astronomic Geography and Chartography.

I have been asked, by friends of geographic eminence, to have better, i.e. more expensive maps. I prefer not to raise materially the price of the book (which the publishers have now fixed at 3s. in wrapper, 3s. 6d. in cloth); particularly as Messrs. Macmillan have now, price one shilling, an Elementary School Atlas for those who are willing to pay for somewhat better maps.

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