Description

At Home and Abroad: Or First Lessons in Geography is a book written by John Knox Laughton in 1878. The book is a comprehensive guide to geography, designed for students who are just starting to learn about the subject. It covers a wide range of topics, including physical geography, political geography, and cultural geography. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on geography at home, while the second part covers geography abroad. In the first part, Laughton discusses the geography of the United Kingdom, including its physical features, climate, and resources. He also covers the political divisions of the UK and its major cities. In the second part of the book, Laughton explores the geography of other countries, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He provides detailed descriptions of each country's physical features, climate, and resources, as well as its political divisions and major cities. Throughout the book, Laughton uses maps and illustrations to help students visualize the geography of each region. He also includes review questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to help students test their knowledge and reinforce what they have learned. Overall, At Home and Abroad: Or First Lessons in Geography is an excellent resource for students who are just beginning to learn about geography. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is written in a clear and accessible style that is easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.