Comparative geography by Carl Ritter
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"Comparative Geography" by Carl Ritter is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as an expansive exploration of geographical science, delving into the relationships between the Earth, its features, and humanity. It emphasizes the importance of understanding geography not merely as a collection of facts or a description of the Earth’s surface, but as a comprehensive science that integrates time, space, and human activity. The opening of the
text introduces the fundamental concepts underlying Ritter's philosophy of geography. It starts with a discussion of the Earth's position within the solar system, defining geography as the study of the Earth as the dwelling place of humanity. Ritter aims to evaluate the Earth from multiple perspectives, emphasizing interconnectivity among its features, including the atmospheric, hydrological, and geological factors. He addresses the historical significance of geographical knowledge, asserting that understanding the relationships among these factors is essential for comprehending both human civilization and the natural world. The text seeks to establish a foundation for a scientific approach to geography, rooted in empirical observation and the study of nature’s intricate web of interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ritter, Carl, 1779-1859 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Gage, William Leonard, 1832-1889 |
| LoC No. | 05041057 |
| Uniform Title | Allgemeine Erdkunde. English |
| Title | Comparative geography |
| Original Publication | Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1865. |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography |
| Subject | Physical geography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73615 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73615-0 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 577 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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