"The leading objects of this book ... are to fortify the youthful mind in a belief of the Scriptures--to increase his interest, and aid his comprehension, in the perusal of the sacred pages ... I have also endeavored, by the use of maps, and other means, to give a clear idea of the various countries mentioned in the Scriptures, their extent and boundaries, the position of mountains, the relative situation of cities and their distances from each other, the character of climates, the aspect of nature, and the manners and customs of the people in the various countries."--Preface, signed "Peter Parley," p. [vi]. Includes questions for study. Also includes "Note to teachers of Sabbath and common schools."

Cover title varies: Peter Parley's geography of the Bible, and of ancient countries.

Attributed to Samuel G. Goodrich by the Library of Congress.

Copyright 1836 by S.G. Goodrich.

Each paragraph numbered.

In stiff printed paper covers with cloth spine.

Some wood-engravings signed by Alonzo Hartwell. Cover illustration also signed by Alonzo Hartwell.