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Jedidiah Morse

Born: 23 August 1761

Died: 9 June 1826

An eminent U.S. geographer, author of successful textbooks (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedidiah_Morse>Wikipedia</a>).

Born: 23 August 1761

Died: 9 June 1826

Books by Jedidiah Morse (50 max)

Geography made easy: being an abridgement of the American universal geography : to which are prefixed Elements of geography for the use of schools and academies in the United States of America

1784

The American gazetteer: exhibiting, in alphabetical order, a much more full and accurate account, than has been given, of the states, provinces, counties, cities, towns ... on the American continent, also of the West-India islands ... with a particular description of the Georgia Western Territory

1797

Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American geography. Containing astronomical geography; discovery mid general description of America; general view of the United States; particular accounts of the thirteen United States of America... To which is added, a geographical account of the European settlements in America; and of Europe, Asia and Africa. Illustrated with eight neat maps and cuts, newly engraved

1790

The American geography: or, A view of the present situation of the United States of America; containing astronomical geography--geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States ... With a particular description of Kentucky, the western territory, and Vermont .. To which is added an abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America and the West Indies--of Europe, Asia, and Africa

1792

New-York, June 23d, 1788.: Sir, Whoever undertakes to publish a geographical and topographical account of any country, must of necessity be dependent on others for much of his information ...

1788

A sermon preached Lord's-Day, February 28, 1790: upon the death of Richard Cary, Esq. of Charlestown; who died, suddenly, February 7, 1790, in the 73d year of his age.

1790

Geography made easy being a short, but comprehensive system of that very useful and agreeable science ... : calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools in the United States

1784

The history of America: in two books.

1790

Elements of geography: exhibited historically, from the creation to the end of the world: on a new plan ...

1795

A sermon, exhibiting the present dangers, and consequent duties of the citizens of the United States of America.: Delivered at Charlestown, April 25, 1799. The day of the national fast

1799

A report to the Secretary of War of the United States, on Indian affairs: comprising a narrative of a tour performed in the summer of 1820 ...

1822

American universal geography, or, A view of the present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, and of the United States of America in particular: in two parts ... illustrated with maps of the countries described

1793

American universal geography: or, a view of the present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, and of the United States of America in particular ; illustrated with maps

1793

Elements of geography containing a concise and comprehensive view of that useful science as divided into, 1. astronomical 2. physical or natural 3. political geography, on a new plan : adapted to the capacities of children and youth, and designed, from its cheapness for a reading and classical book in common schools, and as useful winter evening's entertainment for young people in private families : illustrated with a neat map of the United States, and a beautiful chart of the whole world

1795

Jedidiah Morse, H.

A compendious history of New England: designed for schools and private families.

1804

A new universal gazetteer: or geographical dictionary ...

1823

Annals of the American Revolution: or, A record of the causes and events which produced, and terminated in the establishment and independence of the American Republic ... ; to which is prefixed a summary account of the first settlement of the country, and some of the principal Indian Wars ... ; to which is added ... an appendix, containing a biography of the principal military officers, who were instrumental in achieving our independence ...

1824

A sermon, preached at Charlestown, November 29, 1798, on the anniversary thanksgiving in Massachusetts: With an appendix, designed to illustrate some parts of the discourse; exhibiting proofs of the early existence, progress, and deleterious effects of French intrigue and influence in the United States. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. Pastor of the church in Charlestown. Published by request.

1798

Letters on the study and use of ancient and modern history

1806

John Bigland, Jedidiah Morse

A new universal gazetteer or geographical dictionary ... Accompanied with an atlas

1821

Richard Cary Morse, Jedidiah Morse

The American geography, or, A view of the present situation of the United States of America: illustrated with two sheet maps ... to which is added a concise abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America, and the West Indies, of Europe, Asia, and Africa

1789

The duty of resignation under afflictions, illustrated and enforced from the example of Christ: in a sermon preached at Charlestown, April 17, 1796. Occasioned by the death of the Honourable Thomas Russell, Esquire, who died in Boston, April 8, 1796, aged fifty-six.

1796

Elements of geography containing a concise and comprehensive view of that useful science as divided into 1. astronomical, 2. physical or natural, 3. political geography, on a new plan : adapted to the capacities of children and youth ... illustrated with a neat map of the United States and a beautiful chart of the whole world

1798

An abridgment of the American gazetteer: Exhibiting, in alphabetical order, a compendious account of the states, provinces, counties, cities, towns, villages, rivers, bays, harbours, gulfs, sounds, capes, mountains, forts, Indian tribes, & new discoveries, on the American continent, and its appendant islands; particularly the West-Indies. ... To which is annexed an accurate table of all the post-offices in the United States. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. Author of the American universal geography--Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences--and member of the Masssachusetts Historical Society. Illustrated with a map of North America. Abridged by the author. Published according to act of Congress.

1798

The character and reward of a good and faithful servant illustrated: in a sermon, delivered at Charlestown, April 29, 1798, the Lord's-Day following the death and interment of the Honorable James Russell, Esq. Who died April 24th, aged 83 years.

1798

A discourse, delivered at the African Meeting-House, in Boston, July 14, 1808 in grateful celebration of the abolition of the African slave-trade, by the governments of the U.S., Great Britain, and Denmark

1808

The American universal geography, or, A view of the present state of all the kingdoms, states, and colonies in the known world: to which are added, An abridgement of the last census of the United States ; A chronological table of remarkable events from the creation to this time ; An improved list of ancient and modern learned and eminent men ; and A copious index to the whole work ; the whole comprehending a complete system of modern geography, accompanied by a new and elegent general atlas of the world ...

1812

Annals of the American Revolution or a Record of the Causes and Events Which Produced and Terminated in the Establishment and Independence of the American Republic

2005

The American Universal Geography Or, A View Of The Present State Of All The Kingdoms, States, And Colonies In The Known World

2015

Jedidiah Morse, Aaron Arrowsmith, Samuel Lewis

Review of American Unitarianism

2018

History of America, in Two Books

2018

A sermon preached Lord's-Day, February 28, 1790, upon the death of Richard Cary, Esq., of Charlestown: who died, suddenly, February 7, 1790, in the 73d year of his age

1790

The present situation of other nations of the world, contrasted with our own a sermon delivered at Charlestown, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts February 19, 1795, being the day recommended by George Washington...for publick thanksgiving and prayer...

1795

The American gazetteer exhibiting, in alphabetical order, a much more full and accurate account, than has been given, of the states, provinces, counties, cities, towns, villages, rivers, bays, harbours, gulfs, sounds, capes, mountains, forts, Indian tribes, & new discoveries, on the American continent, also of the West-India Islands ... with a particular description of the Georgia Western Territory ... The whole comprising upwards of seven thousand distinct articles

1797

A sermon, delivered at the New North Church in Boston, in the morning, and in the afternoon at Charlestown, May 9th, 1798 being the day recommended by John Adams, president of the United States of America, for solemn humiliation, fasting and prayer

1798

A sermon, preached at Charlestown, November 29, 1798, on the anniversary thanksgiving in Massachusetts With an appendix, designed to illustrate some parts of the discourse; exhibiting proofs of the early existence, progress, and deleterious effects of French intrigue and influence in the United States

1799

A sermon, exhibiting the present dangers, and consequent duties of the citizens of the United States of America Delivered at Charlestown, April 25, 1799, the day of the national fast

1799

Jedidiah Morse, Freemasons. Loge de la Sagesse (Portsmouth, Va.).

A sermon, exhibiting the present dangers, and consequent duties of the citizens of the United States of America Delivered at Charlestown, April 25, 1799. The day of the national fast

1799

A prayer and sermon delivered at Charlestown, December 31, 1799: on the death of George Washington, late president and commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America : who departed this life at Mount Vernon in Virginia on the 14th of the same month, in the 69th year of his age : with an additional sketch of his life

1800

A new gazetteer of the Eastern continent: or, A geographical dictionary ; containing, in alphabetical order, a description of all the countries, kingdoms, states, cities, towns, principal rivers, lakes, harbours, mountains, &c. &c., in Europe, Asia, Africa, and their adjacent islands

1802

A sermon, preached at the ordination of the Rev. Hezekiah May, to the pastoral care of the Second Congregational Church in Marblehead, June 23, 1803

1803

Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography : containing astronomical geography ; discovery and general description of America ; general view of the United States ; particular accounts of the United States of America, and of all the kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, in regard to their boundaries, extent, rivers, lakes, mountains, productions, population, character, government, trade, manufactures, curiosities, history, &c. : to which is added an improved chronological table of remarkable events, from the creation to the present time : illustrated with a map of the world, and a map of North America

1804

The American gazetteer exhibiting a full account of the civil divisions, rivers, harbours, Indian tribes, &c. of the American continent, also of the West India and other appendant islands : with a particular description of Louisiana

1804

The true reasons on which the election of a Hollis professor of divinity in Harvard College was opposed at the Board of Overseers, Feb. 14, 1805

1805

A sermon delivered at Charlestown, the Sabbath after the interment of Miss Mary Russell, who died July 24, 1806, aged 53 years

1806

Signs of the times: a sermon, preached before the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North America, at their anniversary, Nov. 1, 1810

1810

Signs of the times A sermon, preached before the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North America, at their anniversary, Nov. 1, 1810

1810

A sermon, delivered at Charlestown, July 23, 1812: the day appointed by the governor ... to be observed in fasting and prayer ... in consequence of a declaration of war with Great Britain

1812

An appeal to the public: on the controversy respecting the revolution in Harvard college, and the events which have followed it; occasioned by the use which has been made of certain complaints and accusations of Miss Hannah Adams, against the author.

1814

A compendious and complete system of modern geography, or, A view of the present state of the world: being a faithful abridgement of the American universal geography (edition of 1812) with corrections and additions made from information since received

1814