Countries Of The World (I-II & V-VI)

Author: Robert Brown, M.A.
Binding: Hardback
Published: CASSELL, PETTER, GALPIN & CO., 1876

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket – some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Brown boards with visible wear and staining. Leather spines are faded and discoloured, showing age and handling. Edges and corners are bumped and rubbed.. Marbled page edges remain intact. Foxing on prelims, and Plate 15 is loose, though the overall binding holds reasonably well. No internal markings or inscriptions noted.

This two-volume set in historical geography presents a sweeping account of global civilizations, natural landscapes, and cultural practices as understood in the late 19th century. Robert Brown constructs a narrative that details the physical contours, political structures, and ethnographic profiles of continents and regions, combining scientific observation with Victorian-era commentary. Volumes I and II chronicle The Arctic and North America, illustrating imperial reach, trade routes, and urban development, while Volumes V and VI shift focus to Asia and the Middle-East, documenting colonial expansion, indigenous societies, and environmental diversity. Richly illustrated with engravings and maps, the work argues for a comprehensive understanding of global interconnectedness through geography and anthropology.