Literary notes about Cosmography (AI summary)
The term "cosmography" has been used widely and flexibly in literature over time, often carrying connotations of both scientific inquiry and practical knowledge of the natural world. For instance, in foundational political documents, it appears alongside physics and chemistry to underscore a universal scientific approach ([1], [2]). In medieval travel narratives, cosmography is depicted as a discipline encapsulating the general characteristics of the known world, reflecting both geographical and astronomical insights ([3], [4]). At times, it is presented as an essential lesson or expertise for personal development and exploration, as noted in pedagogical and philosophical texts ([5], [6]), while historical accounts also recognize its importance through notable works like the Nuzhat-al-Kulub, a celebrated treatise on the cosmos ([7]).
- Mechanics, 1 Physics, chemistry, and cosmography, 2 3 68 Fifth Sitting.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - Cosmography describes the Stars; the Earth; the Sun; the Moon; the Planets; Comets; the Tides.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - [Sidenote: General characteristics of Mediaeval Cosmography.] 80.
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Marco Polo and da Pisa Rusticiano - General characteristics of Mediaeval Cosmography.
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Marco Polo and da Pisa Rusticiano - This is his first lesson in cosmography.
— from Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Travel them, and be Expert in home-cosmography.
— from Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau - Hamd-Allah is the author of the Cosmography known as the Nuzhat-al-Kulub or "Heart's Delight."
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Marco Polo and da Pisa Rusticiano
