n. _The Relations of Geography and History_.
Hereford B. George, Clarendon Press, Oxford.

ANOTHER FORM OF THE LESSON

The teacher will announce the topic for discussion, namely, how the
history of Great Britain has been affected by her insular position.

_T._--Trace on the map the coast line of Great Britain. (Pupil does
so.) What do you notice about the coast line in comparison to the
size of the Island?

_P._--It is very irregular and has a good many bays and inlets.

_T._--Would this have any effect on the life and occupations of the
people?

_P._--They would almost have to be sailors.

_T._--In other words, a maritime people. Do you think that is
usual? Look at the coast line of Japan. (Class sees that it is much
the same as that of Britain: the Japanese are also a maritime
race.) What is one occupation the people would follow?

_P._--They would probably be fishermen. (The teacher may give some
idea of the extent of the fishing. The same may be done with each
new point, as it comes up.)

_T._--What else would they do?

_P._--They would probably engage in trade or commerce.

_T._--With which countries? Study the map for a moment.

_P._--With those on the west of Europe, and with America.

_T._--Yes. You must notice that Great Britain is situated very
favourably for trade with the whole world. Is there anything on the
map to show this?

_P._--There are a great many lines on the map that show the water
routes from Britain to almost every country in the world.

_T._--Suppose Britain had trouble with any other country that might
be a cause of war, would her position make any difference to her?

_P._--No country could attack her except by water.

_T._--How would she defend herself?

_P._--She would have to depend on her ships. (A good opening for a
brief outline of the growth of the navy.)

_T._--Where would she get her ships?

_P._--She builds them herself.

_T._--Isn't she dependent on any other nation at all?

_P._--No, she has always had the material in her own country for
that.

_T._--What are they built of?

_P._--The old ships were wooden, and she had plenty of the best
timber,--oak.

_T._--What are they built of to-day?

_P._--Most of them are of iron.

_T._--Where does she get tha