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Life of Alexander Von Humboldt, Vol. 1 of 2: Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of His Birth (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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An engaging portrait of a daring naturalist, blending travel, science, and rivalries that shaped an era.
This first volume in a two‑volume set commemorating the centenary of Alexander von Humboldt’s birth offers a clear, accessible look at his early life and methods. It weaves together his fieldwork, his ideas about nature, and the people who influenced him, from friends and rivals to fellow philosophers.
Readers will follow Humboldt’s rise as a careful observer of the natural world, the debates that surrounded his work, and the lived reality of a life spent crossing continents in pursuit of knowledge. The book also explores the attitudes of the time toward science, philosophy, and the search for universal truths, all through vivid scenes and careful narration.
- Portraits of Humboldt, Bonpland, and key contemporaries that illuminate character and motivation.
- Context for the scientific debates of the era, including questions about experiment, theory, and experience.
- Scenes from journeys and daily life that reveal the practical side of 18th‑ and early 19th‑century exploration.
- Insights into how early ideas about science and philosophy interacted with real fieldwork.
Ideal for readers interested in science history, biography, and the life of a traveler who helped shape modern understanding of the natural world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive two-volume study of the life and scientific career of Alexander von Humboldt, charting his journey from his youth and early manhood through his travels in America and Asia and finally to his life at Berlin. Composed by a team of expert scholars, with each writing on a different aspect of Humboldt's life and work, the book also includes a foreword by renowned academic Heinrich Dove. This book has a clear layout and is extensively referenced, containing not only a detailed narrative of Humboldt's life but also an examination of his scientific achievements in various disciplines, including astronomy, geology, and botany. Volume two includes numerous plates and illustrations, and there is also a catalogue of Humboldt's written works and scientific papers. Humboldt's life is examined within the context of his time, and the authors provide insights into his personal character, his relationships, and the intellectual and social forces that shaped his work. The exploration of Humboldt's time as an official at the Prussian court includes a discussion of the political and intellectual landscape of early 19th-century Berlin. The work offers a fresh look at this extraordinary figure through new source material and a nuanced interpretation of his life and work. As a result, this book is not just a valuable resource for scholars of Humboldt's life and science but also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, and the life of one of the greatest minds of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332166183_0
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