The Surface of the Earth
Elementary Physical and Economic Geography

First published in 1937, this book provides a readable account of the earth's surface and the changes that take place upon it.

Herbert Pickles (Author)

9781107651524, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 March 2014

202 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.2 kg

First published in 1937 as the fourth edition of a 1915 original, this book provides a readable account of the earth's surface and the changes that take place upon it, and shows how human activities are influenced by physical and climactic factors. Pickles generally manages to transcend the colonial ideals of his time, illustrating the text with many pertinent diagrams and photographs of natural and man-made geographical points of interest. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geography or the history of education.

1. Rain
2. Rivers and their work
3. Sedimentary rocks
4. Igneous rocks
5. Highlands and lowlands
6. Work done by ice
7. Climatic zones
8. The sea
9. Lakes
10. Islands
11. Vegetation and animal life
12. Human settlements
13. Foodstuffs and raw materials
14. Trade and transport
Some great world-routes
General index
Index of place-names.

Subject Areas: Philosophy & theory of education [JNA]