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Life of A. Von Humboldt [2 vols.] Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of his Birth
by Bruhns, Karl & Lassell, Jane & Lassell, Caroline
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London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1873. Hardcover. Very good +. First Edition xxiii, 412 + 24 pp. & vii, 447 pp. Two vols. Octavo. Original royal blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Simple debossed pattern on boards. Light shelf wear with a touch more at bottom. Light soiling on boards. Original coated end papers with light offsetting, mostly on first volume. Portrait frontispiece of Humboldt in both volumes. Publishers list towards end of first volume. This impressive set is in very good + condition. Renowned for his groundbreaking expeditions through Latin America, Humboldt meticulously documented flora, fauna, and geographical phenomena, fundamentally shaping modern environmental science. His influential work, "Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe," laid the groundwork for interdisciplinary studies. Humboldt's insatiable curiosity and holistic approach to nature inspired generations. To delve into the life of this remarkable figure, "Life of Alexander von Humboldt" edited by Prof. Karl Bruhns and translated from German by Jane and Caroline Lassell, offers a comprehensive portrait, delving into his adventures and intellectual contributions, providing a captivating glimpse into the extraordinary legacy of this scientific luminary. 1873
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- Title
- Life of A. Von Humboldt [2 vols.] Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of his Birth
- Author
- Bruhns, Karl & Lassell, Jane & Lassell, Caroline
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good +
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- 1
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green, & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1873
- Keywords
- Environmental science|Explorer|Naturalist|Scientist|Polymath|Geographer|Traveler|Botanist
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- Natural History;
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