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The Life, Travels And Books Of Alexander Von Humboldt

The Life, Travels And Books Of Alexander Von Humboldt

Taylor, Bayard

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163526908
ISBN13: 9781163526903
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 502
Weight: 1.99
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life, Travels And Books Of Alexander Von Humboldt is a biographical book written by Bayard Taylor. The book tells the story of Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book begins with a detailed account of Humboldt's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy family and his education in Berlin. It then goes on to describe his extensive travels throughout Europe, South America, and North America, where he conducted groundbreaking scientific research and made important contributions to the fields of geography, geology, and botany. The book also explores Humboldt's literary works, including his influential book Cosmos, which aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the natural world. Throughout the book, Taylor provides insights into Humboldt's personality, his relationships with other scientists and explorers of the time, and the impact of his work on the scientific community. The Life, Travels And Books Of Alexander Von Humboldt is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and exploration.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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