"A short but comprehensive system of the geography of the world"

"A short but comprehensive system of the geography of the world"

Inscription, Name, location, warning

One of the best parts of inscription paratexts is how the give you so much concrete information about the former owner of the book. In this image the inscription reads "Lucinda Hunley, Book Norfolk, June the 21 1801" and from this we get a name, date, location. From looking at Lucinda's handwriting we can also tell that she was most likely from a higher class since she would have been taught to write like that. The second image is even more interesting because Lucinda has written a warning against thieves that reads "Steal not this book for fear of shame For underneath is the owner's name"

Nathaniel Dwight

"A short but comprehensive system of the geography of the world: by way of question and answer. Principally designed for children and common schools" 23h99

Hartford: Printed by Hudson and Goodwin

1800

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