1848 - Her book "Physical Geography" was the first English textbook on Geography

* Somerville’s book "Physical Geography" was the first English textbook on Geography, starting with the overall structure of planet Earth * Remained in use until the early 20th century * It took an extended view of geography that included the Earth, its flora and fauna, as well as "the past and present condition of man, the origin, manners, and languages of existing nations, and the monuments of those that have been" * Emphasis on the reciprocal dependencies in physical geography and the relationship between human beings and nature.

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Geography

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done

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