COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Title Page: Geographical reader for Dixie children.
Obj Height cm:
20
Obj Width cm:
18
Note:
1st edition. Confederate imprint. One of the most interesting and "politically correct" Southern school geographies. Defends the South and criticizes the North. The black and white maps show the Confederate States in unusual groupings. Later editions had colored maps. "Among the most intriguing of the Southern text(books)."-- Harwell, Cornerstones of Confederate Collecting, p. 29. Light brown paper-covered boards. Includes list of "new publications by Branson, Farrar & Co." on back cover.
Full Title:
(Title Page to) The geographical reader, for the Dixie children. By Mrs. M.B. Moore. Raleigh: Branson, Farrar & Co., Publishers. Biblical Recorder Print. 1863.
List No:
2915B
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1863
Pub Title:
The geographical reader, for the Dixie children. By Mrs. M.B. Moore. Raleigh: Branson, Farrar & Co., Publishers. Biblical Recorder Print. 1863.
Pub Reference:
Parrish & Willingham 7806.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2915.000
Pub Maps:
6
Pub Height cm:
21
Pub Width cm:
18
Image No:
2915B
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
Raleigh
Publisher:
Branson, Farrar & Co.
Type:
Title Page
World Area:
World
Subject:
School
Engraver or Printer:
Biblical Recorder Print
Publication Author:
Moore, M. B. (Marinda Branson), 1829-1864
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Author:
Moore, M. B. (Marinda Branson), 1829-1864
Date:
1863
Title Page: Geographical reader for Dixie children.
