Alden's Handy Atlas of the World

A compact yet richly detailed guide to the world as it was known in the late‑nineteenth century, this atlas offers more than a hundred vivid, hand‑colored maps that trace continents, nations, and even remote islands. From the bustling streets of New York to the far‑flung reaches of the Sandwich Islands, each page invites listeners to travel across continents, discover the borders of emerging states, and glimpse the geography that shaped everyday life over a century ago.

Beyond the striking visuals, the volume is packed with tables and diagrams that break down population figures, agricultural output, and trade statistics for regions across the globe. Whether you’re curious about the cotton yields of the Southern United States, the coffee exports of Brazil, or the mineral production of the Congo, these concise data sets provide a fascinating snapshot of the era’s economic landscape. Ideal for anyone who loves history, geography, or the art of old‑world publishing, the atlas turns a simple listening experience into an exploratory journey through time and place.