Modern Geography by Marion I. Newbigin

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Author Newbigin, Marion I. (Marion Isabel), 1869-1934
LoC No. 11012725
Title Modern Geography
Series Title Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 7
Note Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents The beginnings of modern geography -- Surface-relief and the process of erosion -- Ice and its work -- Climate and weather -- The principles of plant geography and the chief plant formations of Europe and North America -- The distribution of animal life -- Cultivated plants and domesticated animals -- The races of Europe and their origin -- The distribution of minerals and the localisation of industries and of towns.
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Summary "Modern Geography" by Marion I. Newbigin is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the development of modern geographical thought and its principles, focusing on the interplay between the physical earth and human activity. The book aims to elucidate how geographical factors influence both natural phenomena and human societies. The opening of "Modern Geography" establishes the significance of the year 1859 as a pivotal moment in the field, marked by the deaths of prominent geographers Humboldt and Ritter, alongside the publication of Darwin's "Origin of Species." Newbigin discusses how these events heralded a shift from mere fact collection to a systematic and scientific approach to geography, linking human activities to the physical environment. He highlights how the ideas introduced by these figures laid the groundwork for modern geographical exploration and the ongoing desire to understand the interrelationships between various elements of the earth and human life. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the subject, which will include chapters on surface relief, climate, and the distribution of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Geography
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EBook-No. 40187
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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