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A. An isthmus isa narrow neck of land which joins a peninsula to a continent, or two continents together, as the isthmus of Corinth, which joins the Morea to the Continent, and the isthmus of Suez, which joins Africa to Asia.
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Question. What is Geography?
Answer. A description of the earth.
Q. What is the earth?
A. The world, or rather, the globe, on which we live.
Q. Of what shape is the earth?
A. Nearly round, like an orange.
Q. How large is the earth?
A. It is more than twenty-four thousand miles round, and eight thousand through.
Q. How far is it from the sun?
A. Ninety-five millions of miles.
Q. Does the earth move?
A. Yes; it has two motions: the one round the sun, which it performs yearly; and the other round its own axis, which it performs daily.
Q. What are these motions called?
A. The first is called its annual motion, and the last its diurnal.
Q. What is caused by the annual motion?
A. The change and variety of the seasons.
Q. What is caused by the diurnal motion?
A. The succession of day and night.
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- SpracheEnglisch
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world as it was understood in the early 19th century, offering a comprehensive overview of geography as a discipline and a detailed exploration of the world's major countries and regions. Through a series of questions and answers, the author meticulously guides the reader through a vast array of geographical knowledge, from the basic shape of the earth and its motions to the distinct features, inhabitants, and historical significance of countries such as Sweden, Russia, Poland, Germany, France, and Italy. The book presents a captivating view of the world through the lens of its time, providing insights into the prevailing beliefs about geography, the importance of exploration, and the role of knowledge in shaping a global understanding. It is a captivating blend of scientific observation, historical narrative, and cultural understanding, offering a unique window into a past era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331129790_0
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