The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3)

This newly rendered translation opens the door to the ancient world through the eyes of Strabo, the celebrated geographer of antiquity. For the first time in English, listeners can follow a meticulous rendering of his first six books, complete with scholarly notes that clarify obscure place names and bridge the gap between the classical and modern landscapes. The translators, drawing on decades of philological work, have harmonized differing spellings and supplied a helpful index of locations, making the journey both accessible and authoritative.

In the opening chapters, Strabo sets geography on a philosophical pedestal, arguing that the study of the earth is inseparable from the pursuit of wisdom. He traces the lineage of early thinkers—from Homer and Anaximander to Eratosthenes—showing how myth, observation, and emerging science intertwined to map the known world. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of continents, seas, and peoples, presented with the same curiosity that drove the ancient scholars to chart the horizons of their time.