Advanced Geography

By Charles Alexander McMurry and Warren D Parkins

"Advanced Geography" is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the world's physical and human landscapes as understood in the early 20th century. This influential textbook provides a deep dive into the principles of geography, exploring how environmental factors shape human civilization, industry, and culture. The work is structured to offer a global perspective, covering North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia with meticulous detail.

The text emphasizes the relationship between people and their surroundings, discussing topics such as climate, topography, and natural resources, and their impact on global trade and regional development. It provides exhaustive accounts of agricultural practices, manufacturing centers, and urban growth during a pivotal era of modernization. "Advanced Geography" serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the historical development of geographical education and the geopolitical worldview of the late 1920s. With its clear prose and systematic approach to the physical earth and its inhabitants, the work remains a significant reference for those interested in the history of science and the evolution of social studies.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025259769
• ISBN13: 9781025259765
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"