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Ancient world 393 Beazley, C. Raymond, 1868-1955. The Dawn of modern geography, a history of exploration and geographical science, from the conversion of the Roman empire to A. D. 900, with an account of the achievements and writings of the early Christian, Arab, and Chinese travellers and students. Three volumes. New York: Peter Smith, 1949, xvi, 538p, index, illus; xix, 651 p, appendix, index, illus; xvi, 638p, appendix, index, illus. This is a photographic reprint of the 1897 edition. The volumes are bright, in fine shape with no marks. The spines have tanned a bit but a nice set. The three volume set: $100.00Contents: Volume 1. From the conversion of the Roman Empire to A.D. 900, with an account of the achievements and writings of the Christian, Arab, and Chinese travellers and students. Volume 2. From the close of the ninth to the middle of the thirteenth… Read More