A Compendium of Ancient and Modern Geography (1831)

S$465.00

A Compendium of Ancient and Modern Geography (1831)

S$465.00

Title: A Compendium of Ancient and Modern Geography

Author: Aaron Arrowsmith

Publisher: E Williams, 1831. Scarce.

Condition: Hardcover, vellum spine and corners with red spine label and marbled boards. Some wear and scratches, soiling and rubbing, but otherwise good. Some foxing of the interior.

Originally designed for the use of Eton School, this book has been tremendously influential and in fact contains much original research on some of the more obscure ancient cultures of Europe. Also contains technical details of geography and several maps.