The principal object aimed at in this Volume is, to commtmicate, to those who have been engaged for some time in a course of liberal study, such information as shall not only facilitate the acquisition and cultivation of ancient learning, but connect the writings of the Classics with impressions and associations that will add to the profit and pleasure of perusing them. But before entering upon those physical descriptions and geographical details of the orbis veteribus notus, by which it is proposed to accomplish this object, there are certain views to be presented, and certain principles to be laid down, which, at the time of life and stage of progress contemplated in the composition of the book, will, it is hoped, be found no inappropriate introduction to a minuter acquaintance with the world we live in. Tlecollecting the exhibition of a Planetarium in tl .R ectors Class-room of the High School and Pr.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the connection between the written works of Greek and Roman antiquity and the world we live in. The author's aim is to help readers understand the ancient world through geography. They include material from geology, astronomy, and other scientific fields to provide a well-rounded examination of the subject. Broken into sections, the book discusses the physical characteristics of the world, including the Earth's place in the solar system and how different forces act upon it. The author then moves on to discuss human geography, including the divisions of land, water, and the ways in which humans have shaped the environment. The text is helpfully illustrated with maps, charts, and tables to aid the reader in visualizing the concepts being discussed. This book will appeal to students of the classics, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the ancient world in greater depth. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330334102_0
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