Strabo Books

This facsimile reprint preserves an original antiquarian work, acknowledging its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. The commitment to cultural preservation is emphasized, as the edition aims to provide an affordable, high-quality version that remains true to the original text, ensuring that important literature is accessible to modern readers.

In his seventeen-book Geography, Strabo (c. 64 BCE c. 25 CE) discusses geographical method, stresses the value of geography, and draws attention to the physical, political, and historical details of separate countries. Geography is a vital source for ancient geography and informative about ancient geographers.

This volume presents a modern reformatting of Strabo's influential work, ensuring its accessibility for contemporary and future readers. The text has been meticulously retyped and designed for clarity, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. Its preservation highlights the enduring significance of Strabo's contributions to geography throughout history.

This first volume of Strabo's Geography features a comprehensive translation by Jones and Sterrett, covering Books I through IX, chapter 2. It includes detailed notes that enhance understanding, alongside nine maps and five figures to provide visual context. As part of a two-volume set, it offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient world's geography, reflecting Strabo's insights and observations. This work is essential for those interested in historical geography and classical studies.

Exploring a wide range of topics from elephant taming to volcanic activity, Strabo's Geographica serves as a comprehensive account of the first-century world. Based on his travels and extensive research, it offers not only geographical insights but also philosophical inquiries into identity and origin. Sarah Pothecary's modern translation makes this extensive work accessible, bridging ancient and contemporary contexts. By orienting readers in today's world, she revitalizes Strabo's narrative, emphasizing its relevance in understanding our past and present.

This volume of "The Geography of Strabo" highlights its historical significance and enduring relevance. Efforts have been made to preserve the work by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through reformatting and retyping. The book aims to maintain its accessibility for both present and future generations, emphasizing the importance of Strabo's contributions to geography and historical understanding.

Valued for its significance in literature, this book serves as an essential resource for future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains any marks or annotations from the first publication to preserve its authenticity and true nature. This approach ensures that the book's legacy and insights are not lost over time.