The Earth and its inhabitants, Volume 1: Europe. by Elisée Reclus

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Author Reclus, Elisée, 1830-1905
Editor Ravenstein, Ernest Georg, 1834-1913
Title The Earth and its inhabitants, Volume 1: Europe.
Greece, Turkey in Europe, Rumania, Servia, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Note Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Earth and its Inhabitants, Volume 1: Europe" by Élisée Reclus is a comprehensive geographical and ethnological account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores a detailed examination of Europe, encompassing various aspects such as its geographical importance, natural divisions, climates, and the diverse populations living within it. The work aims to provide a better understanding of the earth through the lens of its inhabitants and their connections to the land. At the start of this work, the author introduces the concept that despite the advancements in geographic knowledge, much of the earth remains unexplored and little understood by humanity. Reclus discusses the difficulties that explorers face in penetrating remote regions due to both natural barriers, such as the polar areas, and human obstacles, like war and isolationist cultures. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on the influence of geography on civilization, as he examines Europe's central role in history, its systematic exploration, and the necessity of understanding the interactions between the physical landscape and its human inhabitants to truly comprehend the complexities of both people and places. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Europe -- Description and travel
Subject Geography
Category Text
EBook-No. 54760
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Most Recently Updated Jun 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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