Alden's Handy Atlas of the World Including One Hundred and Thirty-eight Colored Maps, Diagrams, Tables, Etc.

"Alden's Handy Atlas of the World" by John B. Alden is a 19th-century guide taking readers on a journey around the planet. Inside are one hundred thirty-eight colorful maps, charts, and tables bursting with details about countries near and far. Imagine flipping through pages filled with facts about places like Abyssinia, Afghanistan, and bustling European nations, complete with people counts and land sizes. It probably helped students and regular people learn about the world, offering a visual and fact-filled view into global stats and locations back then. This atlas kicks off with notes about who owns it, how it was made, and even a peek at other books the company sells. With its organized index, it is built to make finding info easy and makes learning about world geography exciting.