A geography of The British Isles by Lionel W. Lyde (1909)
R200,00
Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition
Ninth Edition 1909
A Geography of The British Isles by Lionel W. Lyde, published in 1909, is a school geography textbook that provides an overview of the region’s physical geography, people, and economy. The book is part of the broader “Black’s School Geography” series, which was widely used for educational purposes in the early 20th century. Lyde, a professor of economic geography at University College London, based the book’s contents on his experience as a teacher and examiner.
Key aspects of the book include:
- A focus on physical and human geography: The text covers the landscapes, natural features, and populations of the British Isles. It explores the cultural, economic, and historical factors that influenced the development of the region.
- Educational intent: As a school text, the book was designed to be easy to understand. It intentionally leaves out details like exact heights and distances, directing students to an atlas for that information.
- Text-focused format: To make it accessible for a classroom setting, the book presents most information using dot points. It also features sample questions for students to test their knowledge.
- Emphasis on the British Empire: The book was published at the height of the British Empire and, like many of Lyde’s other works, was oriented around the imperial context of the time. Other similar books by Lyde include A Commercial Geography of the British Empire.
- Historical reproduction: The work is now in the public domain and has been reproduced by various publishers, who describe it as a “culturally important” piece of historical and geographical literature.
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Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition
Ninth Edition 1909
A Geography of The British Isles by Lionel W. Lyde, published in 1909, is a school geography textbook that provides an overview of the region’s physical geography, people, and economy. The book is part of the broader “Black’s School Geography” series, which was widely used for educational purposes in the early 20th century. Lyde, a professor of economic geography at University College London, based the book’s contents on his experience as a teacher and examiner.
Key aspects of the book include:
- A focus on physical and human geography: The text covers the landscapes, natural features, and populations of the British Isles. It explores the cultural, economic, and historical factors that influenced the development of the region.
- Educational intent: As a school text, the book was designed to be easy to understand. It intentionally leaves out details like exact heights and distances, directing students to an atlas for that information.
- Text-focused format: To make it accessible for a classroom setting, the book presents most information using dot points. It also features sample questions for students to test their knowledge.
- Emphasis on the British Empire: The book was published at the height of the British Empire and, like many of Lyde’s other works, was oriented around the imperial context of the time. Other similar books by Lyde include A Commercial Geography of the British Empire.
- Historical reproduction: The work is now in the public domain and has been reproduced by various publishers, who describe it as a “culturally important” piece of historical and geographical literature.
Additional information
| Weight | 210 g |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 12 × 1 cm |
