A Manual Of Geographical Science: Mathematical, Physical, Historical, And Descriptive (1852)

by David T. Ansted, William Latham Bevan, Charles Grenfell Nicolay

Book Overview

""A Manual of Geographical Science: Mathematical, Physical, Historical, and Descriptive"" is a comprehensive book written by Charles Grenfell Nicolay in 1852. The book is divided into four sections, covering various aspects of geography. The first section deals with mathematical geography, including topics such as the shape and size of the earth, latitude and longitude, and mapping. The second section covers physical geography, discussing the earth's atmosphere, climate, oceans, and landforms. The third section focuses on historical geography, exploring the history of geography and the ways in which geography has influenced human history. Finally, the fourth section provides a descriptive overview of the geography of different regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Throughout the book, Nicolay provides detailed explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the complex concepts and ideas presented. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in geography, from students and academics to amateur enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437003192
• ISBN13: 9781437003192
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"