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A System of Universal Geography, or a Description of All the Parts of the World, on a New Plan, According to the Great Natural Divisions of the Globe, ... and Elementary Tables (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the world in one comprehensive geography work. This edition presents a structured view of the earth, its shape, and how we measure and map our planet. It includes theory, methods, and practical guidance for understanding latitudes, longitudes, time, and the many ways to represent geographic information on maps and globes.
- Learn how the earth’s form and motion are explained, and how these ideas shape maps and measurements.
- Discover different map projections, their strengths, and their limitations, plus how to choose the right map for a task.
- See how geographic knowledge is organized into continents, seas, mountains, and other physical features, with historical and technical context.
- Find insights into how explorers and scientists record distances, positions, and routes for navigation and study.
Ideal for readers of geography, cartography, and travel history; for students seeking a broad, methodical grounding in how the world is described and depicted.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of geography, exploring the Earth's form and composition, as well as its relationship to the celestial bodies surrounding it. The author takes a comprehensive approach, examining the earth's rotundity, its dimensions, and its geographical features, including continents, seas, mountains, valleys, and plains. The book goes beyond a mere description, delving into the geological history of the Earth, analyzing the processes that shaped its surface over time. It explores the theories of both Vulcanists and Neptunists, contrasting their explanations for the origin and evolution of the Earth. The author also examines the impact of geological events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the formation of new islands. The book then examines the Earth's physical environment, analyzing the influence of climate on the distribution of plants and animals. The author explores the factors that determine climate, such as temperature, moisture, and elevation, and how these factors shape the types of flora and fauna found in different regions of the globe. Through a blend of observation and historical analysis, the author's exploration of geography offers valuable insights into the dynamic and evolving nature of our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282605957_0
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