Geography is concerned to provide accurate, orderly, and rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth surface. (Richard Hartshorne)

Geography is concerned to provide accurate, orderly, and rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth surface.

Richard Hartshorne

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