The pulse of Asia
Huntington, Ellsworth
Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1907
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First edition, 8vo, pp. xxi, [1], 415, [1]; plates and text illustrations, 2 folding maps; publisher's green cloth gilt, t.e.g., unopened; inscribed by Huntington: "That the reader may find in this book something of the pleasure and stimulus to thought which was found in writing it is the wish of the author"; fore-edge of folding map a little worn and soiled, else fine. With a review of the book from the publisher laid in. From the preface: "This book is the record of a journey in Central Asia, and its aim is to illustrate the geographic relation between physical environment and man, and between changes of climate and history." Huntington was a professor of geography at Yale, and President of the Board of the American Eugenics Society. "His work reflected this careful balance of racialized hereditarianism and, at times, quite stark climatic determinism. While his books The Pulse of Asia (1907) and Civilization and Climate (1915) were early elucidations of the connection between historical climatic changes and their possible impact on civilizations, his later work like The Character of Races (1924) attempted to shed light on how racial mixture, natural selection, and migration shape the 'character of races or racial stock.'" (Lavery, "The Power of Racial Mapping") Yakushi H481. Seller Inventory # 68572
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Title: The pulse of Asia
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York
Publication Date: 1907
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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The pulse of Asia, a journey in Central Asia illustrating the geographic basis of history
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Illustrated Decorative Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Hardback The pulse of Asia, a journey in Central Asia illustrating the geographic basis of history Excerpt from The Pulse of Asia: A Journey in Central Asia Illustrating, the Geographic Basis of History This book is primarily the record of a journey of exploration in a remote and unique region - the heart of Asia. It is more than that, however, for scattered through the narrative there runs a description of the physical features of the great central basin of Asia and a discussion of their effect upon the life and habits of two contrasted types of people. One type lives in the mountains around the basin. It is nomadic and obtains its support chiefly from sheep, horses, and cattle, and its life is full of movement and excitement. The other type lives in the oases of the basin itself amid vast desert wastes of sand, gravel, clay, and salt. Its life is hemmed in by the narrow circle of the irrigated land and of the reedy poplar brakes roundabout, and so it is monotonous, unstimulating, and yet to the traveler most fascinating. Shot through the narrative and the description of the land and people there is yet another phase of this book. It takes the form of an attempt to state clearly and impartially the evidence which ultimately led to what I have called the hypothesis of pulsatory climatic changes. Among the mountains as well as in the deserts there are abundant indications that at some time the climate was different from now, the country more densely populated, and the civilization higher. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 095658
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating relationship between geography and human civilization, using the unique landscape of Central Asia as a compelling case study. The author, a seasoned explorer and scholar, chronicles his journeys across this vast and arid region, from the snow-capped Himalayas to the desolate salt deserts of Lop Nor, drawing upon his firsthand experiences to weave together a captivating narrative. The authorââ â¢s observations lead him to a groundbreaking theory: that climatic changes, rather than simply fixed geographic features, have profoundly shaped the course of history in Central Asia. He demonstrates that periods of increased aridity have led to famine, migration, and the collapse of civilizations, while periods of more plentiful rainfall have seen prosperity and cultural flourishing. The author explores how these cycles of climatic change have impacted the nomadic and agricultural societies that have inhabited the region, explaining the enduring influence of aridity on the character and habits of its people. This book offers a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between nature and human destiny, providing valuable insights into the forces that have shaped civilizations across time and space. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330804612_0
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The Pulse of Asia: A Journey in Central Asia Illustrating the Geographic Basis of History
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The pulse of Asia; a journey in central Asia illustrating the geographic basis of history 1919 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1919 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 460 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 460 Language: English. Seller Inventory # LB990002709779
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THE PULSE OF ASIA: A Journey in Central Asia Illustrating the Geographic Basis of History
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Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston and New York, 1919
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Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. "New Edition", 1919. Very Good. 8vo., 415 pp., with black & white illustrations including folding map at rear. Bound in publishers green cloth. Rubbing at top and base of spine, tips rubbed, occasional markings inside (not many, maybe 6-8). Ellsworth Huntington was a geographer, a professor of Geology-Geography at Yale University, and an author. Huntington was a proponent of the controversial theory that emphasized the dominant influence of climate and eugenics on the character of civilizations. - Wiki. Seller Inventory # 26590
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