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Tho poDular exposition oS Carl R;ttes's lead
s,, principles and discoveries in physical geography
which is presented in this volume forms valuable
contribution TO the history of that science. Mr..
Gage was well qualified for tho task by bis familiar
knowledge Of tho German language, his interest
IN the researches of physical science and his per-
sonal acquaintance with the great gcocrapher. He
,udied at Berlin under the direction Of Carl Ritter
received numerous proofs of his friendship and
Kindness. and learned to regard the greatness and
north Of the eminent German with deep admiration.
Intelligent readers in this country are no strangers
60 the value of his geographical labors the late
Professor Robinson was never weary in extolling
his character and ability ard the spirit of his sys-
tenn furnishes the inspiration TO the highly i'm.
-ortsnt works Of Gpizot and Mrs. SoinoryiDe on
physical geography.
C.r Ritter was born in Prussia In 1879. His
early education was received at the famous school
OF SalzmsnB in Schnepfenthal. AT the age OF 10
he entered the University of Halle, and upon It.
oeyisg his degree in l79S engaged as private tutor
IN a family of Frankfort In this position he en-
,arred the circle of his acquaintance. was brought
into daily contact with Won Buch and Humboldt,
received Q powerful stimulus TO his intellectual
activity. and frs. turned his mind with special in
terest to the study of geography and history lie
tocan his sbors in this field by the careful perusa OF
M the most eminent works then written on geogra-
,hyapd ,ts relations. He early formed the habit OF
making little excursions into the surrounding count
sry. from which he used to bring home portfolio OF
sketches, preserving the features Of the landscape
and thus gaining points of departure for important
observations. II was by studying tho vicinity OF
frankfort in this minute and thorough mannerthat
he became grounded in the science, to which ne
was subsequently, such an original and important
contributor. In 1896 appeared bis SIX maps OF Eu-
,opo, sud in 1Sll the Geography of Euro O. IN TWO
volumes, which, though but imperfect preparations
r the great work of his life eyinced the remarka-
BE capacity of his mind for grasping the facts Of
geography and apprehending their relations. In the
last named year. he began his series OF short Jour-
peys which lasted through his whole life, by excur
sions with his pupils into Switzerland and Italy
The first part of the work which has given such
brilliant celebrity TO his name appeared in 1917.
This was entitled "The Science Of the Earth In
Relation to Nature and the History of Man" In
this work, the scientific treatment Of geography
was frs: fully unfolded and established and the
oubject raised 10 it's true position between the nat
ural sciences and history II presents the forms OF
The earth surface in their horizontal and vertical
dimensions embracing geology, as well as the mere
description of the exterior, gives systematic view
of the entire productions Of the earth, and the
whsle animated creation, and unfolds beautiful
exposition of the development Of races from the
physical circumstances by which they are sur
FOUNDED.
During the printing Of this work Ritter lived in
Berlin, and in 1920 accepted the appointment OF
professor Of geography in the university. With
this event began new phase of his career in which
all his scientific studies and practical experience
bore their rpened fruit. The journeys which he
used TO take in the long autumn vacations fur
nished him with an immense store of valuable OBJ
serva,ons He made frequent visits TO Vienna,
Paris London, and other great cities. lie repeat
edy traversed Central Europe, Travelled through
Greece. wallacha, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Turkey
crossed France in all directions, and explored the
Pyrenees; visited Denmark, Norway and Sweden:
was Familiarity acquainted with England; but his
fayorite geographical homes were Germany, Switzer'
land. and Northern Italy. His lectures showed the
results of these travels, and were listened 70 Win
canal establishment and delight by tho most intci-
Iyent circles in Germany. In 1881 be determined
70 relnouish all other engagements, with tie ex-
cen;iou NJ his lectures and devote himself to his
great work, which had hitherto been but imPei-
fcety completed. The new volumes began 70
appear in 1892, and they followed III rapid success
sion. until the publication Of the Nineteenth
which gave the finishing stroke to the great monu-
ren. OF his life.
The emiaeDcc Of Ritter in the lccturc-roon was
20 less than his success a. writer. when
was in Berlin, five years ago, says MI. cage
Critters room was stll full; more than three
hundred young men were hearing his lectures. lie
lnev his art well. With almost womanly tact, he
aeized upon those features which present circum-
stances made interesting and culed out Of the i'm
nense masses Of matter lying in bis mind just what
he could use with the greatest profit. lie illustrated
freely bv excellent maps, and was master III the
csc of the blackboard, sketching gracefully ana
readily whatever made his subject clear. shall
iot forget the patrarcha appearance Of Can Ritter
In the lecture-room in 1855. lie used his notes
about half the time, but read them easily, and with
vrea, distiuctness. Obscure and involved almost
without parallel in his written dissertations, yet
bis STYLE was simple In the lccture-room, ana lis
clear articulation and we-choscn emphasis, com
tined in highly musical voice, made 1t easy TO fol-
low him lie was tall, fnely-prcportioned man,
with noble head most sincere and earnest man
Ter, yet unusually quiet and simple. His dress was
peculiar when al old man, and 10 one who FREE
quented the famous Lnden-avenue Of Berlin would
fail TO remark that tall and venerable figure, clad in