Alden's Handy Atlas of the World
Enriched edition. Including One Hundred and Thirty-eight Colored Maps, Diagrams, Tables, EtcBy John B. Alden
Length5h 40m
About this audiobook
John B. Alden's "Alden's Handy Atlas of the World" serves as a meticulous cartographic exploration of the globe at the turn of the 20th century, offering a wealth of geographical knowledge through its precise maps and succinct accompanying descriptions. Alden employs a clear and accessible literary style, blending meticulous detail with engaging narrative, making the atlas not just a reference guide but a comprehensive educational tool. The book reflects the Victorian era's obsession with exploration and globalization, addressing the growing curiosity about remote locations and the dynamics of an interconnected world during a period marked by technological advancement and imperial expansion. John B. Alden was an American publisher and cartographer known for his commitment to education and public knowledge, which profoundly influenced his work. His background in publishing and passion for disseminating geographical information was vital in crafting this atlas. Alden aimed to provide readers with not merely maps but a deeper understanding of the world they inhabited, as well as the places they could only dream of exploring. "Alden's Handy Atlas of the World" is highly recommended for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts alike. Its valuable insights and stunning representations make it an essential addition to any library, enriching the reader's understanding of global culture, geography, and the historical context of its time.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length5 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6AUSTRALASIA.—Crop Production, 1882.
2Alden's Handy Atlas of the World
7POLITICAL DIVISIONS. (pt. 1)
3BRILLIANT BOOKS.
8POLITICAL DIVISIONS. (pt. 2)
4LENGTHS OF RIVERS.
9PRINCIPAL LAKES.
5LENGTHS OF RIVERS.
10Memorable Quotes
The Holy Bible - 1 SamuelKing James2h 13m$3 · $0.00
KJV Holy BibleBroadStreet Publishing Group LLC96h 16m$10 · $0.00
Book of ColossiansUnknown Author16m$8
The American Standard Bible — The Gospel of MatthewMatthew3h 56m$2 · $0.00
Everyday Chanakya | Time Management S01E08Radhakrishnan Pillai42m$4
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m$24 · $0.00
The King James Audio Bible New Testament CompleteChristopher Glyn20h 2m5 (1)$12 · $0.00
Faiths CheckbookCharles Spurgeon12h 44m$11 · $0.00
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental HealthDr. Billy Garvey4h 53m$20 · $0.00
Be Wild Be FreeAmber Fossey26m$7 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m$20 · $0.00
The Chosen Book OneAmanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, Dallas Jenkins3h 8m$10 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m$29 · $0.00
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseCharlie Mackesy58m$11 · $0.00
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of LukeJ.C. Ryle27h 13m$18 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m$26 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Brain Training for RidersAndrea Monsarrat Waldo5h 56m$19 · $0.00
My Effin' LifeGeddy Lee17h 11m5 (1)$40 · $0.00
You may also like
Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for BoysMayne Reid5h 46m$1 · $0.00
The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants Vol 1& 2Henry Cranke Andrews8h 4m$2.30
The Moths of the British Isles. Comprising the Families Sphingidæ to NoctuidæRichard South13h 27m$2 · $0.00
Learn Beekeeping for Beginners - From Beekeeping to Honey: How to Easily Learn the Basics of Beekeeping, Keep Bees and Produce Your Own Honey in No Time at AllSabine Graß3h 45m$18 · $0.00
An Introduction to the Birds of PennsylvaniaGeorge Miksch Sutton7h 34m$2.30
The Introduction to Hegel's Philosophy of Fine ArtsGeorg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel8h 26m$1 · $0.00
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United StatesAsa Gray48h 1m$2 · $0.00
Manures and the principles of manuringCharles Morton Aikman16h 3m$2 · $0.00
Handwork in WoodWilliam Noyes6h 46m$1 · $0.00
Pearse's Commercial Directory to Swansea and the Neighbourhood, for 1854Ebenezer Pearse3h 44m$1 · $0.00
British Museum (Natural History) General GuideBritish Museum3h 21m$1 · $0.00
Mammals of the San Gabriel Mountains of CaliforniaTerry A. Vaughan3h 9m$1 · $0.00
An Introduction To The Study Of FishesAlbert Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther22h 25m$2.40
Landscape PaintingLovell Birge Harrison3h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Geologic Story of Glacier National ParkJames L. Dyson56m$1 · $0.00
Bird studies with a cameraFrank M. Chapman4h 52m$2 · $0.00
Blackboard SketchingFrederick Whitney51m$2.30
A Complete Guide to the Ornamental Leather WorkJames Revell1h 12m$2 · $0.00
Principles of City Land ValuesRichard M. Hurd4h 19m$2 · $0.00
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward6h 13m$2 · $0.00