Elements of Physical and Political Geography (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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After such explorations, let the learner take his slate, and map out such parts of what he has seen as may be thought necessary. Endeavor to give him right ideas of distance, of height and depth. Before alluding to the earth's rotund ity, carefully prepare his mind to assent to this fact, by observing the effect produced on his field of view in looking at the surrounding scenery from different heights. If pos sible, let him get a View from the sea shore, to remark the vessels as they appear in the horizon.

Avoid the use Of the technicalities of the science and set definitions, until the learner has attained to such a knowledge of facts and principles, by personal Observation, as will serve him for a stand-point from which his imagination may ven ture to look out without fear of confusion.

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