Claudius Ptolemy And The Nile: Or An Inquiry Into That Geographer's Real Merits And Speculative Errors (1854)

By William Desborough Cooley

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Claudius Ptolemy and the Nile: Or An Inquiry Into That Geographer�������s Real Merits And Speculative Errors is a book written by William Desborough Cooley in 1854. The book is a detailed analysis of the work of Claudius Ptolemy, an ancient Greek geographer who lived in the 2nd century AD. Cooley examines Ptolemy's work on the Nile River, which was an important topic for ancient geographers due to its economic and cultural significance. The book provides a critical evaluation of Ptolemy's theories and methods, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a geographer. Cooley also discusses the historical context in which Ptolemy lived and worked, providing valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural climate of the ancient world. Overall, Claudius Ptolemy and the Nile is an important work for scholars of ancient geography and history, providing a nuanced and detailed analysis of one of the most important figures in the field.His Knowledge Of Eastern Africa And The Authenticity Of The Mountains Of The Moon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165306182
• ISBN13: 9781165306183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"