Eratosthenes' Geography -

For readers looking for the text itself, the most significant modern resource is:

The title typically refers to the Geographika , the foundational work by the Greek polymath Eratosthenes of Cyrene (c. 285–205 BC), who is often called the "Father of Geography" . Eratosthenes' Geography

: He applied mathematical and scientific rigor to geography, mapping over 400 cities and identifying remote locations from Iceland ( Thoule ) to Sri Lanka ( Taprobane ). Modern Edition For readers looking for the text itself, the

It includes a detailed introduction to Eratosthenes’ life and extensive commentary on the geographical, topographical, and ethnographic data in the fragments. Eratosthenes' Geography

The book is available from Princeton University Press and retailers like Amazon . Eratosthenes' Geography | Princeton University Press