Universal Geography System - 1793

Book

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The Askmo Collection

Name/Title

Universal Geography System - 1793

Entry/Object ID

SCB0006

Secondary Title

Universal Geography System - Vol. II

Description

One of many geographic encyclopedias published in the 18th century. This one is of interest to our collection because of its entry regarding the Saami, including a graphic showing them on skis and also in a pulka drawn by a reindeer.

Category

Book
Askmo Ski Collection

Book Details

Author

John Payne

Volume/Number/Issue

II

Edition

First

Date Published

1793

Time Period

18th Century

Printer

Zachariah Jack Sr.

Place Printed

* Untyped Place Printed

Dublin

Date Printed

1793

Publication Language

English

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Saint Gervais home

Date

August 11, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 11, 2025

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Date

Oct 11, 2018

Created By

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Create Date

August 11, 2025

Updated By

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Update Date

August 27, 2026