The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3) by Strabo
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| Author | Strabo |
|---|---|
| Translator | Falconer, W. (William), 1801-1885 |
| Translator | Hamilton, Hans Claude, 1811-1895 |
| Title |
The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Anna Tuinman, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Strabo is a historical account of geographical knowledge written in the early 1st century AD. This significant work systematically explores the known world of the time, integrating geographical observations with philosophical insights, while citing previous scholars and poets who contributed to the field. The topic primarily focuses on the physical descriptions and observations of various regions, peoples, and phenomena, explaining the principles of geography in the context of ancient knowledge. The opening of this volume presents an introduction to geography as a science intertwined with philosophy. Strabo discusses the historical foundations of geography, referencing figures like Homer, Anaximander, and Eratosthenes, to establish the discipline's pedigree. He emphasizes the importance of geographical knowledge for societal betterment, governance, and understanding celestial phenomena. Additionally, he critiques earlier geographers for inconsistencies and inaccuracies, laying the groundwork for his own exploration of the inhabited world, recounting how changes in land and sea have shaped human experience and knowledge over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44884 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 15, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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