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About The Book: A Geographical Dictionary or Universal Gazetteer, Ancient and Modern by Joseph E. Worcester, in two volumes, offers a comprehensive alphabetical guide to the world’s geography, blending ancient, biblical, and modern knowledge. Volume 1 covers entries from A to L, providing detailed descriptions of prominent countries, cities, rivers, and mountains, emphasizing historical and cultural contexts. Volume 2 completes the alphabet from M to Z, including lesser-known locations and extensive geographical features with statistical and cultural information. Together, the volumes serve as an authoritative educational resource, combining scholarly research with practical reference for students, historians, and general readers interested in global geography through time. About The Author: Joseph Emerson Worcester (1784–1865) was a prominent American lexicographer and chief rival of Noah Webster during the “dictionary wars” of the mid-19th century. Known for advocating traditional pronunciation and spelling, Worcester produced influential works such as A Universal and Critical Dictionary of the English Language (1846) and A Comprehensive Pronouncing and Explanatory Dictionary (1830). He also published geographical and historical reference books and educational dictionaries for schools. His dictionaries emphasized accuracy, clarity, and classical roots, challenging Webster’s more progressive approach. Worcester’s contributions shaped American lexicography and language education, leaving a lasting legacy in dictionary history. The Title 'A Geographical Dictionary or Universal Gazetteer, Ancient and Modern written/authored/edited by Joseph E. Worcester', published in the year 1823. The ISBN 9789372255249 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1972 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 2 Vols. Se