John Keane
'The Evolution of Geography' by John Keane offers a comprehensive exploration of the development of geographical knowledge from ancient times to the first circumnavigation of the globe. This meticulously researched work traces the rise and progress of humanity’s understanding of the Earth, detailing the key figures, discoveries, and advancements that shaped the field. From early mapmaking to the era of great explorations, Keane illuminates the gradual unfolding of geographical science. Readers will gain insight into the historical context that drove exploration and the evolving techniques used to map and understand the world. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of science, geography, and the human quest to explore and understand our planet.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.