The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3)

The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3) - Literally Translated, with Notes

SUMMARY. That geographical investigation is not inconsistent with philosophy.That Homer gives proof of it throughout his poems.That they who first wrote on the science have omitted much, or given disjointed, defective, false, or inconsistent accounts.Proofs and demonstrations of the correctness of this statement, with general heads containing a summary description of the disposition of the whole habitable earth.Credit to be attached to the probabilities and evident proofs that in many regions the land and sea have been shifted, and exchanged places with each other. 1.1If the scientific investigation of any subject be the proper avocation of the philosopher, Geography, the science of which we propose to treat, is certainly entitled to a high place; and this is evident from many considerations. They who first ventured to handle the matter were distinguished men, Homer, Anaximander the Milesian, and Hecatus, (his fellow-citizen according to Eratosthenes,) Democritus, Eudoxus, Dicarchus, Ephorus, with many others, and after these Eratosthenes, Polybius, and Posidonius, all of them philosophers. Nor is the great learning, through which alone this subject can be approached, possessed by any but a person acquainted with both human and divine things,2 and these attainments constitute what is called philosophy. In addition to its vast importance in regard to social life, and the art of government, Geography unfolds to us the celestial phenomena, acquaints us [Pg 2] with the occupants of the land and ocean, and the vegetation, fruits, and peculiarities of the various quarters of the earth, a knowledge of which marks him who cultivates it as a man earnest in the great problem of life and happiness. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 44884
Author: Strabo
Release Date: Feb 13, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Translator: Falconer, W. (William), 1801-1885, Hamilton, Hans Claude, 1811-1895