9781332718313 - Elementary Geography (Classic Reprint) de Roddy, Henry Justin (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating journey through the world, beginning with our own surroundings and expanding outward to explore distant lands and cultures. The author introduces fundamental geographical concepts such as direction, distance, and measurement, equipping readers with the tools to navigate their surroundings and understand the world beyond. Through engaging exercises and thought-provoking questions, the book fosters a deep understanding of natural divisions like mountains, rivers, and islands, as well as human-made divisions like towns and states. It delves into different occupations, from farmers and merchants to miners and manufacturers, highlighting the interconnectedness of society. The book also explores the concept of civilization, contrasting it with savage, barbarous, and half-civilized conditions, offering insights into the evolution of human societies. It concludes by examining the concept of the state, emphasizing the importance of self-governance and the role of citizens in shaping their communities. This comprehensive and stimulating book provides a solid foundation in geography and social studies, inspiring readers to become informed and engaged citizens with a keen understanding of their place in the world. 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.