A Grammar of Geography

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This <i>Easy Grammar of Geography</i> was authored by Reverend J. Goldsmith and published by J. Johnson of Philadelphia in 1807. It is likely “Reverend Goldsmith” was merely a pseudonym for the books real authors and publishers, and “Goldsmith” eventually became a best-selling brand of textbooks for children. The <i>Easy Grammar of Geography</i> was used in schools and included definitions of commonly used geography terms as well as descriptions of states and countries with their geographic features. Each section concluded with a test.