Overview

Life of Alexander von Humboldt, compiled in commemoration of the centenary of his birth, offers a detailed account of the life and work of the renowned German scientist, explorer, and geographer. This second volume continues the examination of Humboldt's extensive contributions to scientific knowledge and his impact on the intellectual landscape of the 19th century. Compiled by C. Bruhns, Julius Löwenberg, and Robert Avé-Lallemant, and translated by Jane and Caroline Lassell, this biography delves into Humboldt's travels, research, and the development of his groundbreaking theories. Readers gain insight into Humboldt's interactions with other prominent figures of his time and his enduring legacy as a pioneer of scientific exploration and interdisciplinary study. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Full Product Details

9781024137583

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available