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The need experienced in Germany of an adequate biography of Alexander von Humboldt has perhaps been felt with scarcely less urgency in this country: and there is therefore every reason to hope that this attempt to place before the world in a true light the life and labours of the Author of Cosmos,' will meet in England with a welcome no less cordial than that which has been granted to the work in its original form.
In preparing this biography for English readers, it has been deemed advisable to omit the third volume, devoted to a critical investigation of Humboldt's scientific labours, since these are given with sufficient minuteness for the general reader in the biographical portion; nor has it been thought desirable to include the last'. Section of the second volume, consisting of an elaborate catalogue of his voluminous works. With these exceptions, the omissions consist only of official documents and some passages of purely local interest.
In rendering quotations from Faust,' the translators have followed the metrical version of Mr. Bayard Taylor. The thermometric readings are given according to Fahrenheit's scale. The notes within brackets have been added by the translators.
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Paperback. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332166183_0
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