Geography - Eratosthenes'
: He divided the Earth into five zones: two frigid, two temperate, and one torrid.
This is the first English translation and complete modern collation of the fragments. Eratosthenes' Geography
The book is available from Princeton University Press and retailers like Amazon . Eratosthenes' Geography | Princeton University Press : He divided the Earth into five zones:
It includes a detailed introduction to Eratosthenes’ life and extensive commentary on the geographical, topographical, and ethnographic data in the fragments. Eratosthenes' Geography
For readers looking for the text itself, the most significant modern resource is:
: 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