Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known - Joseph Jacobs

"Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known" by Joseph Jacobs takes listeners on a journey through the evolution of our understanding of geography, tracing the contributions of ancient civilizations from the Egyptians to the Greeks. First published in 1897, this concise yet comprehensive work reveals how wars, trade, and scientific curiosity shaped the maps we rely on today. Jacobs highlights the significance of Ptolemy's Orbis, the first real map of the known world, and illustrates how the quest for knowledge has been a driving force throughout history.