J.-B. Boucheseiche - Notions élémentaires de géographie - 1803

A good edition of this educational manual designed for primary school instruction, aiming to convey the fundamentals of physical and political geography in a clear, structured and accessible style.

The work is situated within the post-revolutionary context of educational reform, where geography becomes a civic and rational tool for training young minds in knowledge of the world and the organization of territories.

Boucheseiche outlines the principles of Earth's sphericity, celestial movements, climatic zones, seas, mountains, rivers, and continental divisions, while also incorporating elements of cartography, spatial orientation, and geopolitical nomenclature.

He gives special attention to France, detailing its provinces, borders, resources and main cities, from a patriotic and utilitarian perspective.

J.-B. Boucheseiche - Elementary Notions of Geography - 1803 - Caillot -

The binding is in good condition, the book is in its original full vellum, with some wear and soiling, a small defect on the spine, rubbed headcaps and corners, worn edges, smooth spine without text.

Good internal condition, scattered foxing, book enhanced with 2 folding maps -

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