COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Introduction.
Obj Height cm:
46
Obj Width cm:
59
Note:
Characterization of the meaning of history and geography, and a description of its presentation in this volume. Text has a strong focus on Western cultural and religious perception of historical periods. Description of the 37 additional maps provided in this edition credited to Lavoisne (with significant improvements after his demise) that are not in the edition by LaSage; a description of how this has significant advantages for the reader. Comments on the recent origin of presenting historic information as chronologies (timelines) and remarks on its visual value for comprehension and learning.
Reference:
cfP131.
Full Title:
Introduction (continued). Method of Studying History and Superior Advantages of this Work. C. (1820)
List No:
1642F
Series No:
6
Pub Date:
1820
Pub Title:
A Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, And Geographical Atlas; Being A General Guide To History, Both Ancient And Modern ... According To The Plan Of Le Sage, Greatly Improved. The Whole Forming A Complete System Of History And Geography. By M. Lavoisne. From The Last London Edition, Improved by C. Gros, of the University of Paris, and J. Aspin ... First American Edition, Carefully Revised And Corrected. Enlarged By The Addition Of Several New Maps Of American History And Geography Which are brought down to the beginning of the Year 1820. Philadelphia: Published By M. Carey And Son. 1820. Printed by T.H. Palmer, on the Ruthven Press, and on J. & T. Gilpin's Machine Paper. (Price Thirty Dollars, Half Bound.)
Pub Reference:
cfP131.
Pub Note:
This is the first American edition which is based on the 1817 London edition published by J. Barfield (see our 1814 Barfield edition). Full color. Bound in half leather brown boards with gold stamped title on the spine reading "Lavoisne. Genealogical, Historical, Chronological And Geographical Atlas."
Pub List No:
1642.000
Image No:
1642F
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2009
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
M. Carey and Son
Type:
Text Page
Engraver or Printer:
T.H. Palmer
Publication Author:
Carey, Mathew
Publication Author:
Lavoisne, M.
Pub Type:
Historical Atlas
Author:
Carey, Mathew
Author:
Lavoisne, M.
Date:
1820
Introduction.
