A Geographical Survey Of Africa: Its Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Productions, States, Population, Etc. With A Map On An Entirely New Construction (1840) - Hardcover

""A Geographical Survey of Africa: Its Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Productions, States, Population, Etc. with a Map on an Entirely New Construction"" is a book written by James McQueen and published in 1840. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geography of Africa, including its rivers, lakes, mountains, and natural resources. It also includes information on the various states and populations of the continent. The book is accompanied by a map of Africa, which is notable for its unique construction. McQueen's map was one of the first to use a rectangular projection, which allowed for greater accuracy in depicting the continent's shape and size. Overall, ""A Geographical Survey of Africa"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the geography and demographics of Africa in the mid-19th century. It is a useful resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of Africa.To Which Is Prefixed, A Letter To Lord John Russell, Regarding The Slave Trade, And The Improvement Of Africa.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.