Title Page: Rudiments of national knowledge. / Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W. / 1833

Title Page: Rudiments of national knowledge. Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W. 1833

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Full Title: (Title Page to) Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented To The Youth Of The United States, And To Enquiring Foreigners. By A Citizen Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. ... 1833.

Author: Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.

Date: 1833

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Author: Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.

Date: 1833

Short Title: Title Page: Rudiments of national knowledge.

Publisher: Philadelphia: E.L. Carey & A. Hart

Type: Title Page

Object Height cm: 19

Object Width cm: 12

Note: According to Phillips, Joseph Churchman authored the text and James Churchman (brother?) authored the map. The map, 42x53, is most extraordinary and rare: it shows an eagle superimposed in engraving and color on a map of the United States, with the talons in Florida, the eye in Vermont, and the wings spreading west to the Missouri Territory. It is beautifully done. Pages 244-48 of the text explain the construction of the Eagle map; it is also stated here that the author intended to publish a larger version of the map by subscription. I have found no record of such a map being published. Book covered with blue cloth with "Rudiments of National Knowledge" on spine.

Reference: P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.

Country: United States

List No: 4609A

Series No: 1

Published In: Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented To The Youth Of The United States, And To Enquiring Foreigners. By A Citizen Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. ... 1833.

Publication Author: Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.

Publication Date: 1833

Publication Reference: P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 4609.000

Publication Type: Geography Book

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 19

Publication Width cm: 12

Image No: 4609A

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