Author: J. L. Comstock
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2017-10-22
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780266605300
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Excerpt from A Treatise on Mathematical and Physical Geography: Intended for the Use of Schools, Academies, and General Readers Tm: subjects which come within the scope of Mathematical and Physical Geography, are so numerous and extensive that the author found much difficulty in selecting those whio are most important to the student, and in condensing them within the compass of a school volume. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Claudius Ptolemy
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781605204383
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Geography of Claudius Ptolemy, originally titled Geographia and written in the second century, is a depiction of the geography of the Roman Empire at the time. Though inaccurate due to Ptolemy's varying methods of measurement and use of outdated data, Geography of Claudius Ptolemy is nonetheless an excellent example of ancient geographical study and scientific method. This edition contains more than 40 maps and illustrations, reproduced based on Ptolemy's original manuscript. It remains a fascinating read for students of scientific history and Greek influence. CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY (A.D. 90- A.D. 168) was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and geographer who wrote in Greek, though he was a Roman citizen. He is most well-known for three scientific treatises he wrote on astronomy, astrology, and geography, respectively titled Almagest, Apotelesmatika, and Geographia. His work influenced early Islamic and European studies, which in turn influenced much of the modern world. Ptolemy died in Alexandria as a member of Greek society.