This biography of the celebrated German geographer Carl Ritter is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science. Written by Arnold Guyot, himself a distinguished geographer and student of Ritter, the book provides a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the field of geography. Ritter's ideas on the unity of nature and the relationship between humanity and the environment continue to be relevant today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.