Geographical Reader Book 2: The British Empire and the Great Divisions of the Globe

by Charlotte M. Mason

After writing Elementary Geography for earlier grades, Ms Mason wrote this book, the second in her series of five readers, to teach students about the people and industries of the wider world.

Featuring a tour of the United Kingdom during her time, as well as Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Africa and America there is not much of the world that doesn't earn at least a quick mention.

194 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2019

About the author

Charlotte Mason, a renowned British educator, lived during the turn of the 20th century. She turned the idea of education being something of utilitarian necessity into an approach based upon living ideas. She believed that education is "an atmosphere, a discipline, a life" and a "science of relations." Her methods are embraced around the world today, especially among the homeschool community.

Reviews

[Rachel Dorminy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved elementary geography (the first book) with its poetry and short lessons but this second book was laborious and outdated. It discussed more of the culture of places than the physical landscape.