Humboldt and the cosmos
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (970 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060104120 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Incredible account of Humbolt's journeys through South America.
Fabulous read thus far! I found this book in the house of a friend and casually started reading it when we spent the night there. I am hooked! What a rewarding read so far and absolutely one of my favorite subjects - though Humboldt covered several in great detail. I found a used hardback in good condition for $3.50 right here on Amazon and am finding it hard to wait for its arrival - after only reading to page 33! We all owe this scholar and this biographer a debt of gratitude. I . History, science and genius I found Humboldt and the Cosmos in my local library. The story of this amazing man and the beauty of this volume blew me away -- I wanted it for my own bookshelf. Alexander von Humboldt was born in 1769. At the forefront of emerging sciences -- geology, meterology, geographic exploration, he led a life of discovery seldom matched. This volume has historic, contemporary illustrations throughout -- etchings, paintings, drawings. Humboldt even drew his own self. "Absorbing, entertaining, thoughtful" according to A Customer. This is one of the finest books that I have ever had the great pleasure to read and enjoy. It is the story of Alexander von Humbolt (1769-1859)who was a famous scientist and one of the greatest men in history. One of the last truly universal men, Humbolt was personally acquainted with Goethe, Jefferson, Napolean, Josephine, Cuvier, Laplace, Frederick the Great, Pitt, Schiller, Bismark, Simon Bolivar, and so many others. But his personal acquaintenances are o