A Systematical Compendium of Geography

A 1790 Compendium on the Face of 52 Cards. The four quarters of the globe are arranged: Africa, Europe, America, Asia.

A Systematic Compendium of Geography: A systematic compendium of geography integrates both physical and human geography, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject. It covers fundamental concepts and intricate discussions, making it valuable for students, scholars, and the general public alike. Perlego

Overview of Systematic Geography: This section highlights key aspects of systematic geography.

Definition — Systematic geography is a field that examines the spatial organization of human and physical phenomena across the Earth.

Components — It encompasses both physical geography, which studies natural landscapes, and human geography, which focuses on human activities and their relationship with the environment.

Importance — Understanding systematic geography is essential for addressing global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and resource management.

Educational Value — The subject is crucial for students and scholars, providing foundational knowledge necessary for various disciplines, including environmental science and urban planning

Title A Systematical Compendium of (World) Geography playing cards

Abstract Each card includes a lot of text, and a woodcut representing the playing card value, but no map

Collection Name David Riley Collection of Playing Cards

Shelf Location Box no. GEOGRAPHY (England), Card filed under: Subject-Geography

Subjects Geography

Format playing cards; prints

Genre Relief prints

Origin Information England

Date 1790

Physical Description 53 cards mounted : relief prints with additional printing in red ; individual card 94 x 64 mm

Note Card deck type: Nonstandard educational deck

Card suit type: French suits

Physical details: Printed by typography and woodblock

Copyright Status No Copyright - United States