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Claudius Ptolemy And The Nile
Or An Inquiry Into That Geographer's Real Merits And Speculative Errors (1854)
William Desborough Cooley
Livre relié | Anglais
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Claudius Ptolemy and the Nile: Or An Inquiry Into That Geographer�������s Real Merits And Speculative Errors is a book written by William Desborough Cooley in 1854. The book is an investigation into the works of the ancient Greek geographer Claudius Ptolemy, specifically his knowledge of the Nile River. Cooley examines Ptolemy's accuracy in mapping the Nile and his understanding of its sources and course. He also critiques Ptolemy's speculative theories on the river's origins and the reasons behind its annual flooding. The book provides a detailed analysis of Ptolemy's work and aims to separate fact from fiction in his writings. Overall, Claudius Ptolemy and the Nile is a scholarly work that sheds light on the achievements and limitations of one of the most influential geographers in history.His Knowledge Of Eastern Africa And The Authenticity Of The Mountains Of The Moon.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.
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- Nombre de pages :
- 128
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781169253902
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 178 mm x 254 mm
- Poids :
- 444 g
