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More imagesHumboldt's American Researches; South American Monuments and Their Inscriptions. An article printed in 1816, written by John Barrow : 28 pages.
HUMBOLDT IN THE AMERICAS: STUDIES OF MONUMENTS, LANDSCAPES, & INDIGENOUS INSCRIPTIONS
Published by Quarterly Review, London, 1816
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 28 pages. Humboldt's investigations across the Americas revealed a landscape rich in ancient monuments, linguistic traces, and cultural memory. This review considers his methods, his interpretations of indigenous inscriptions, and the broader scientific ambition that shaped his pioneering vision of the New World. Some foxing. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…
