History of Geography

"History of Geography" by Sir John Scott Keltie and O. J. R. Howarth is a journey through time, charting the rise of geography from its ancient roots to its place as a vital modern science, revealing how humanity's understanding of the Earth has shaped civilization itself. From the first stirrings of geographical awareness in early humans and the map-making skills of ancient societies like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the book highlights geography as a science that explains history. The book emphasizes the importance of the discipline through time and its connection to the progression of human knowledge.