This book examines alternative geographies. Geography means writing about the world. Alternative ways of writing about the world are introduced and critically evaluated. The book discusses medieval cosmologies, Renaissance magic, feng shui, and the knowledge systems of indigenous people. Alternative Geographies provides an alternative way of looking, describing and understanding the world. *Accessible writing style, using a wide range of material *Examples for across the world *Historical depth and provocative ideas *Illustrations and guide for further reading