Alexander von Humboldt
8 books
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a German naturalist and explorer whose work laid the foundation for modern geography and environmental science. He is best known for his extensive travels in Latin America and his influential writings, including "Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe," which sought to unify the sciences and explore the interconnectedness of nature. Humboldt's observations and theories on climate, vegetation, and human geography have had a lasting impact on various scientific fields. His meticulous documentation of his travels and findings continues to inspire scientists and explorers alike.
Books by This Author
8 titles
Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 2 of 2) / with scientific elucidations
Alexander von Humboldt
Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1
Alexander von Humboldt
Cristóbal Colón y el descubrimiento de América, Tomo 1 / Historia de la geografía del nuevo continente y de los progresos de la astronomía náutica en los siglos XV y XVI
Alexander von Humboldt
Ideen zu einer Physiognomik der Gewächse
Alexander von Humboldt
Letters of Alexander von Humboldt to Varnhagen von Ense. / From 1827 to 1858. With extracts from Varnhagen's diaries, and letters of Varnhagen and others to Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt
Rede, gehalten bei der Eröffnung der Versammlung deutscher Naturforscher und Ärzte in Berlin, am 18. September 1828
Alexander von Humboldt
Reise in die Aequinoctial-Gegenden des neuen Continents. Band 2.
Alexander von Humboldt
Views of nature: or Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation / with scientific illustrations
Alexander von Humboldt