Eratosthenes' Geography 95%

: He divided the Earth into five zones: two frigid, two temperate, and one torrid.

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" .

by Duane W. Roller (2010).

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

: 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 Eratosthenes' Geography

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

This is the first English translation and complete modern collation of the fragments. : He divided the Earth into five zones:

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