Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Descriptive Account of Mauritius, Its Scenery, Statistics, Etc.: With Brief Historical Sketch, Preceded by Elements of Geography, The Latter Designed for Youth"" by John Anderson was published in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive description of the island of Mauritius, including its geography, history, and statistics. The author begins with an introduction to the elements of geography, which is intended for young readers. This section covers topics such as the earth's surface, the ocean, continents, and countries.The main part of the book is devoted to Mauritius. The author describes the island's geography, climate, flora, and fauna. He also provides information on the island's history, including its colonization by the Dutch, French, and British. The book includes detailed descriptions of the island's towns, villages, and natural landmarks, such as mountains, rivers, and waterfalls.In addition to the descriptive text, the book includes a number of illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the island's geography and landmarks. The author also includes statistical information on the island's population, economy, and government.Overall, ""Descriptive Account of Mauritius, Its Scenery, Statistics, Etc.: With Brief Historical Sketch, Preceded by Elements of Geography, The Latter Designed for Youth"" is a comprehensive guide to the island of Mauritius that provides readers with a detailed understanding of the island's geography, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
