R. A. L. Robinson atlas, 1831

Summary

Creator:

Robinson, R. A. L.

Abstract:

This atlas compiled by R. A. L. Robinson features small maps of the nations of the world, with descriptions of different societies (education, government, etc.) and comparisons to the United States.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, March 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

This atlas compiled by R. A. L. Robinson features small maps of the nations of the world, with descriptions of different societies (education, government, etc.) and comparisons to the United States.

The majority of the regions represented in the volume are within Africa, Asia, and Europe. The descriptions of regions and countries include disparaging and condescending language.

Biographical / Historical:

No historical or biographical note is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2022. M-7521 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Education.
Geography--Study and teaching--19th century.

Formats:

Atlases.
Manuscript maps.

Places:

Africa--Maps, Manuscript.
Asia--Maps, Manuscript.
Europe--Maps, Manuscript.