This 1868 map of England by Elizabeth Lancaster and William Harvey was originally published in Geographical Fun: Being Humourous Outlines of Various Countries.Drawn by a fifteen-year-old Victorian girl using the alias Aleph, the atlas contained twelve maps of European countries, each represented with a character and satirical verse. The book was created to help spur student interest in geography. The verse for England reads, Beautiful England, – on her Island throne, – / Grandly she rules, – with half the world her own; / From her vast empire the sun n’er departs: / She reigns a Queen – Victoria, Queen of Hearts.” “
Additional information
Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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Dimensions | 10.5 × 8.5 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: Harvey, William; Lancaster, Elizabeth Lilian
Original Production Year: 1868
Original Production Year: 1868