James Monteith

“ It is evident, that to secure a complete system of teaching Geography in our Schools, there should be at last three grades of Text-books; namely, Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced. As the necessity for a Geography more introductory in its character than those now in use has been long felt, the Author would respectfully solicit the notice of his fellow-teachers to this little work. ”

“ Q. What can you say of the Andes Mountains?
A. The tops of some are continually covered with ice and snow; while at the foot of the mountains, the heat is very great.
Q. What careful animal is used in crossing the Mountains?
A. The Mule.
Q. What if the mule should lose his foothold?
A. Both mule and rider might fall and perish.
Q. What take place in South America?
A. Earthquakes.
LESSON XLIV.
Q. What Ocean north of Europe?
A. Arctic Ocean.
Q. What Ocean west of Europe?
A. Atlantic Ocean.
Q. What Sea south of Europe?
A. Mediterranean Sea.
Q. What is the Mediterranean Sea? ”

“ Q. On which Continent do we live?
A. On the Western Continent.
Q. What are the divisions of the Western Continent?
A. North America and South America.
Q. What are the divisions of the Eastern Continent?
A. Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Q. What is an Ocean?
A. The largest division of the water.
Q. How many Oceans are there?
A. Five; Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern or Antarctic, Northern or Arctic.
LESSON III.
Q. Which is the largest Ocean?
A. The Pacific Ocean.
Q. What is an Island?
A. A portion of land entirely surrounded by water. ”