Voyage a la Sierra-Nevada de Sainte-Marthe: Paysages de la Nature Tropicale
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Elisée Reclus Books
Élisée Reclus was a French geographer, writer, and anarchist whose work was characterized by extreme accuracy and brilliant exposition. His masterwork, the expansive 19-volume "Universal Geography," examined every continent and country in terms of the effects geographic features had on human populations, and vice versa. This body of work, born from nearly two decades of travel and political exile, explored how geographical elements shaped human societies. His extensive geographical writings, often informed by his own journeys and experiences, held enduring literary and scientific value due to their precision and quality.
The Earth and its Inhabitants ..; Volume 2
- 596 pages
- 21 hours of reading
This book is a comprehensive guide to geography and the world around us. It covers everything from the physical features of the earth to the people and cultures that inhabit it. With detailed maps and illustrations, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the world around us.
The Earth and Its Inhabitants ...: Asiatic Russia: Caucasia, Aralo-Caspian Basin, Siberia
- 618 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Originally published in French in the late 19th century, this volume of The Earth and Its Inhabitants provides a comprehensive look at the geography, history, and culture of the regions of Russia east of the Urals. With vivid descriptions and beautiful illustrations, it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russia and Central Asia.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1894.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1893.
Africa and its Inhabitants; Volume 3
- 598 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Explore the diverse cultures and peoples of the continent of Africa with this comprehensive study by A. H. Keane and Elisée Reclus. Covering everything from history and geography to customs and languages, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand this rich and complex region of the world.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1890.
Africa and Its Inhabitants; Volume 2
- 612 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1884.