History & Geography

What is remarkable about the changes in learning history is that there is so much more of it to be learned. Various schemes have been devised to help students remember the important dates of history. The growth of audio-visual aids has dramatically affected the learning of history. For generations "history" for English children consisted of a recitation of the English kings and queens and the dates they reigned.

As for geography, the political boundaries and the country names and the balance of powers are much changed. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the child's world was small. Most people traveled within narrow areas and some people were born, lived and died without going beyond the town limits.



Wallis's New Game of Universal History and Chronology

WALLIS'S NEW GAME OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGY. Universal History by John Wallis, 42 Skinner Street, Snow Hill, London, May 20, 1814.
Intaglio illustrations, hand colored. Game board with slipcase. Center portrait of George, Prince Regent (George, Prince of Wales) artwork probably by Robert Cruikshank, brother of the more famous George and the less famous Percy. 137 circles, last date 1804 (Buonaparte crowned Emperor of the French). Exhibit checklist 8.1 (View this item)

History of England in Words of One Syllable

HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE. By Mr. Helen W. Pierson. London: G. Routledge & Sons, [ca. 1886].
Relief illustrations, uncolored internally; relief illustrations, color printed, called color chromoxylographs on covers. Part of a series including HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, IRELAND, GERMANY AND FRANCE, all in words of one syllable. So how do they do it? England is two syllables. In the book it is spelled En-gland. Exhibit checklist 8.2 (View this item)

Capitals of Europe

CAPITALS OF EUROPE. Otley: Yorkshire J.S. Pub. & Stationery Co., 1800s. Number 11 in this series of 16.
Chapbook with woodcut illustrations, crudely hand colored. Exhibit checklist 8.6 (View this item)

A New History of the Grecian States

A NEW HISTORY OF THE GRECIAN STATES. By R. (Richard) Johnson. London: Printed for E. Newbery, 1786.
Intaglio illustrations, uncolored. Has inscription, "Reward for Merit, Obtained by Mast. John Ultertory, at the Academy Hoddesdon, May, 1788. Detur Dignissimo." Exhibit checklist 8.7 (View this item)

Pictures of English History, In Miniature

PICTURES OF ENGLISH HISTORY, IN MINIATURE. Designed by Alfred Mills with descriptions. London: Darton, Harvey & Darton and J. Harris, 1815.
Miniature book, woodcut illustrations, uncolored, volume one only. Exhibit checklist 8.8 (View this item)

A Description of a Set of Prints of English History: Contained in a Set of Easy Lessons

A DESCRIPTION OF A SET OF PRINTS OF ENGLISH HISTORY: CONTAINED IN A SET OF EASY LESSONS. IN TWO PARTS. By Mrs. [Sarah] Trimmer. London: John Marshall, [1792]. Part 1
Uncolored engravings. Exhibit checklist 8.10 (View this item)

A Description of a Set of Prints of English History: Contained in a Set of Easy Lessons

A DESCRIPTION OF A SET OF PRINTS OF ENGLISH HISTORY: CONTAINED IN A SET OF EASY LESSONS. IN TWO PARTS. By Mrs. [Sarah] Trimmer. London: John Marshall, [1792]. Part 2
Uncolored engravings. Exhibit checklist 8.11 (View this item)

Pictures of Roman History in Miniature, With Explanatory Anecdotes

PICTURES OF ROMAN HISTORY IN MINIATURE, WITH EXPLANATORY ANECDOTES. Designed by Alfred Mills. Philadelphia: Johnson & Warner, 1811. J. Bouvier, Printer.
Woodcut illustrations, hand colored. Exhibit checklist 8.12 (View this item)

The History of Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom of Coventry; With a Description of St. Michael's Church

THE HISTORY OF LADY GODIVA AND PEEPING TOM OF COVENTRY; WITH A DESCRIPTION OF ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. Coventry: Printed and sold by J. Turner, Jun., Highstreet, n. d.
Chapbook with woodcut illustrations, uncolored. Exhibit checklist 8.14 (View this item)

The Overland Alphabet From Sketches Taken En Route By Isabel D

THE OVERLAND ALPHABET FROM SKETCHES TAKEN EN ROUTE BY ISABEL D----. London: William Tegg & Co.; Joseph Myers & Co., ca. 1853.
Intaglio illustrations and text, hand colored. Exhibit checklist L.48 (View this item)

The World With 1st Inhabitants

THE WORLD WITH 1ST INHABITANTS. No publication information known.
Intaglio illustrations, hand colored. Accordion book glued into the original marbled paper covered box. Exhibit checklist L.51 (View this item)

History of Russia In Words of One Syllable

HISTORY OF RUSSIA IN WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE. By Helen Ainslie Smith. New York & London: George Routledge, ca. 1887.
Relief illustrations, uncolored internally; cover is color printed. Illustrations by J. L. Blamire. The book cost $1 at publication. Exhibit checklist L.52 (View this item)

History of Prince Lee Boo, A Native of the Pelew Islands, Brought to England By Capt. Wilson

HISTORY OF PRINCE LEE BOO, A NATIVE OF THE PELEW ISLANDS, BROUGHT TO ENGLAND BY CAPT. WILSON. London: E. Newbery, 1789.
Wood engraving frontispiece, uncolored. An enormously popular tale in print by Newbery and then John Harris through the mid-19th century. An 1844 review described Lee Boo as "a beautiful character to live in the hearts of all children." This, the probable first edition, has the portrait of the title character cut out and remounted. Exhibit checklist L.57 (View this item)

Life of George Washington In Words of One Syllable

LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON IN WORDS OF ONE SYALLABLE. By Josephine Pollard. New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1893.
Relief illustrations, color printed. Exhibit checklist L.59 (View this item)

Cornell's Primary Geography

CORNELL'S PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY. By S. S. Cornell, 1857.
Wood engraved illustrations, some uncolored, some hand colored. Gift of Edward W. Allen. Exhibit checklist L.60 (View this item)

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