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Life Of Alexander Von Humboldt V2: Compiled In Commemoration Of The Centenary Of His Birth

Life Of Alexander Von Humboldt V2: Compiled In Commemoration Of The Centenary Of His Birth

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGerman History

ISBN10: 1163119482
ISBN13: 9781163119488
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life Of Alexander Von Humboldt V2: Compiled In Commemoration Of The Centenary Of His Birth by J. Lowenberg is a comprehensive biography of the German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and is written in commemoration of the centenary of his birth. The author provides a detailed account of Humboldt's life, starting from his childhood and early education in Prussia, to his travels and scientific expeditions to various parts of the world, including South America, Mexico, and Siberia. The book also covers his contributions to the fields of botany, geology, and meteorology, as well as his work in advocating for environmental conservation and the abolition of slavery.The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous letters, journals, and other primary sources written by Humboldt himself, as well as accounts from his contemporaries. The author also provides context and analysis of the historical and scientific developments of the time, making the book an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and work of Alexander von Humboldt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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