Reviews for A General gazetteer, or, Compendious geographical dictionary

The average rating for A General gazetteer, or, Compendious geographical dictionary based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-05-17 00:00:00 Michael Krismer Mayhew, S. A Dictionary of Geography. (2015). Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press. Citation by: Sarah Clement Type of Reference: Dictionary- Geography Call Number: G63 .M39 2015 Content/Scope: Includes geographical definitions and terminology of not only physical geography, but cultural geography as well. Includes maps and illustrations. Included are a Factfinder appendix and weblinks. Accuracy/Authority/Bias: There have been several editions of this published, most recently being 2015. It is published by Oxford University Press, a reputable source. Arrangement/Presentation: Alphabetically arranged, with definitions ranging om 50-100 words. Relation to other works: Easy to use, would be a good addition to a school library since it is a trusted resource, detailing information on topics such as cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, and industry. Great value. Accessibility/Diversity: Can be accessed as an e-book. Cost: $15.16 Professional Review: BookVerdict. (1999). A dictionary of geography. Retrieved from

Review # 2 was written on 2016-08-10 00:00:00 Andrew Lightheart A book with many subjects centered on one figure, Helen of Troy. The footnotes should be read as they add immensely to one's knowledge regarding the interconnectedness of philosophy, cultural development, history, mythology, religion and misogyny. The author argues that Helen, whether a historical figure or not, was a symbol of all women. As an image she stands in for that which men desire most, power. One must also consider the book a bit of literary criticism because it analyzes, in ways, various Greek plays and stories.