An Elementary Commercial Geography. 



By CYRUS C. ADAMS, B.A., F.A.G.S., Presi- 

 dent of The American Geographical Society ; 

 Author of "A Text-Book of Commercial 

 Geography " (Twentieth Century Text-Books). 

 1 2 mo. Cloth, $1.10. 



There are obvious reasons for teaching elementary 

 commercial geography in grammar schools. The great 

 majority of pupils never reach the high schools ; conse- 

 quently courses of study for the grammar schools should in- 

 clude not only "reading, writing, and arithmetic," the ac- 

 cepted disciplinary studies, but also studies that give valu- 

 able practical knowledge to the boys and girls who are to 

 enter business life at an early age, studies that are of value 

 because of the moment of their subject-matter. The interests 

 of this country are so broadly business interests, the personal 

 interests of millions of our people are so intimately con- 

 nected with the products, industries, and trade of the country, 

 that commercial geography may logically demand a place in 

 the elementary school course from the value of what it 

 teaches. 



This text is a valuable aid to a practical education, as 

 it Americanizes a boy and provides him with just the equip- 

 ment essential for success in a business country. 



It brings out the commercial powers of the United 

 States in a way that is entirely within the realization and 

 intelligence of the grammar-school maturity. 



D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, 



NEW YORK. BOSTON. CHICAGO. LONDON. 



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