History of Geography

The book History of Geography by J. Scott Keltie and O. J. R. Howarth delves into the evolution of geography as a science. It traces the history of geographical knowledge from primitive wanderings to advanced explorations by figures like Thales Pythagoras and Herodotus. The book explores the theories of Aristotle Eratosthenes and Ptolemy and the travels of explorers like Pytheas and Alexander the Great. It discusses the exploration colonization cartography and measurement advancements from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries highlighting key figures and developments in the field.