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The Orbis Pictus of John Amos Comenius is a book written by Johann Amos Comenius in 1887. Comenius was a Czech philosopher, educator, and writer who is known for his contributions to education. The Orbis Pictus is a Latin textbook that was first published in 1658 and is considered to be the first illustrated textbook for children. The book is divided into 150 chapters and covers a wide range of topics including grammar, geography, history, and natural science. Each chapter is accompanied by an illustration, making the book both informative and visually appealing. The book was widely used in schools throughout Europe and America and was translated into several languages. The 1887 edition of the book includes an introduction by William H. Payne, a prominent American educator, who provides insight into the historical and educational significance of Comenius and his work. Overall, The Orbis Pictus of John Amos Comenius is a landmark educational text that has had a lasting impact on the field of education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
