Jedidiah Morse

Morse's gravestone at the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven. 1810–11. Yale University Art Gallery |signature=Appletons' Morse Jedidiah signature.png |birth_date = |birth_place=Woodstock, Connecticut Colony, British America |death_date = |death_place=New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |spouse = Elizabeth Ann Finley Breese |children = 3, including Samuel and Sidney }} Jedidiah Morse (August 23, 1761June 9, 1826) was a geographer whose textbooks became a staple for students in the United States. He was the father of the telegraphy pioneer and painter Samuel Morse, and his textbooks earned him the sobriquet of "father of American geography." Provided by Wikipedia
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    Report to the Secretary of War of the United States on Indian affairs, comprising narrative of tour performed in summer of 1820, under commission from President of U.S., for purpose of ascertaining, for use of Government, actual state of Indian tribes in our country

    Report to the Secretary of War of the United States on Indian affairs, comprising narrative of tour performed in summer of 1820, under commission from President of U.S., for purpos... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1822
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    Geography made easy : being an abridgment of the American universal geography. Containing astronomical geography, discovery and general description of America ... : to which is added, an improved chronological table of remarkable events ... illustrated with a map of the world, and a map of North America : calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools ... /

    Geography made easy : being an abridgment of the American universal geography. Containing astronomical geography, discovery and general description of America ... : to which is add... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1806
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    Geography made easy : being an abridgment of the American universal geography ... /

    Geography made easy : being an abridgment of the American universal geography ... / by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1807
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    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. /

    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; exhibit... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1798
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    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 a 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. /

    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 ne... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1798
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    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, harbors, mountains, &c., &c. in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with their adjacent islands /

    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, pri... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1808
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    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... To which is added, an improved chronological table of remarkable events, from the creation to the present time. : Illustrated with maps of the countries described. : Calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools and academies in the United States of America. /

    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... To which is added, an improved chronological table of remarkable events, from the creation to the p... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1796
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    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. /

    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. / by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1790
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    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. /

    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. / by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1795
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    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. /

    The history of America in two books. Containing, I. A general history of America. II. A concise history of the late Revolution. / by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1798
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    A description of the soil, productions, commercial, agricultural and local advantages of the Georgia Western Territory together with a summary and impartial view of the claims of Georgia and of the United States to this territory, and of the principal arguments adduced by the purchasers against these claims. : Collected and stated from various authentic documents. /

    A description of the soil, productions, commercial, agricultural and local advantages of the Georgia Western Territory together with a summary and impartial view of the claims of G... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1797
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    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 a useful winter evening's entertainment for young people in private families. : Illustrated with a beautiful map of the United States, and a beautiful chart of the whole world. /

    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... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1796
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    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. /

    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. / by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1790
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    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. /

    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, r... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1797
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    The 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. ... The whole comprehending a complete and improved system of modern geography. Calculated for Americans. : Illustrated with maps of the countries described. /

    The 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 par... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1793
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    Geography made easy Being a short, but comprehensive system of that very useful and agreeable science. ... Illustrated with two correct and elegant maps, one of the world, and the other of the United States, together with a number of newly constructed maps, adapted to the capacities and understanding of children. : Calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools in the United States. /

    Geography made easy Being a short, but comprehensive system of that very useful and agreeable science. ... Illustrated with two correct and elegant maps, one of the world, and the... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1784
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    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... 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. : Calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools and academies in the United States of America. /

    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... To which is added, an improved chronological table of remarkable events, from the creation to the p... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1800
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    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... 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. : Calculated particularly for the use and improvement of schools and academies in the United States of America. /

    Geography made easy being an abridgment of the American universal geography. ... To which is added, an improved chronological table of remarkable events, from the creation to the p... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1798
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    A sermon delivered before the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at a public installation of the officers of the Corinthian Lodge, at Concord, in the county of Middlesex, June 25th, 1798. /

    A sermon delivered before the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at a public installation of the officers of the Corinthian Lodge, at Concor... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1798
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    The life of Gen. Washington, commander in chief of the American Army during the late war, and present president of the United States Also, of the brave General Montgomery. : Embellished with cuts.

    The life of Gen. Washington, commander in chief of the American Army during the late war, and present president of the United States Also, of the brave General Montgomery. : Embell... by Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826

    Published 1794
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