| Authorship Notes |
A systematic, thorough, and copious account of matters for observation in travel and geographical exploration in line with Jackson's interest in the reform of geography to a scientific and systematic basis (away from the model of adventurous amateur travel).
Jackson's system of heads of description proceeds under the following sections: geography, hydrography, meterology, geology (including mines and exploitation), farming, animal husbandry, inhabitants, habitations, industry, manufacturing, commerce, religious institutions, government, legislation, finance, letter post, sciences, literature, fine arts, history, military, foreign relations, colonies. All of these sections are pursued with considerable detail and followed by appendixes on the analysis of mineral water, collecting and preserving specimens. |
