Books by Patrick H. Armstrong

This is a collection of studies on individuals who have made contributions to the development of geography and geographical thought. In this work subjects are drawn from all periods and from all parts of the world, and it includes the life and work of explorers, independent thinkers, and scholars.

Just how far did Charles Darwin's luck - both good and bad - affect his life and scientific discoveries? This book investigates a school of thought that although Darwin came to the right conclusions, he did not actually follow the right path in getting there.