Alexander von Humboldt
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt was a German polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. He was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835). Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography, while his advocacy of long-term systematic geophysical measurement pioneered modern geomagnetic and meteorological monitoring. Humboldt and Carl Ritter are both regarded as the founders of modern geography as they established it as an independent scientific discipline.
Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1
Embark on a journey through the 19th-century cosmos, where science and nature intertwine to unlock the secrets of the universe and humanity's place within it.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3
Embark on a journey to the heart of the Americas, where natural beauty clashes with the untold stories of its people, all seen through the eyes of a traveling scientist.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2
Embark on a 19th-century South American journey where scientists explore nature's wonders and grapple with environmental mysteries.
By 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
Enter the 19th century through intimate correspondence, revealing the intellectual partnership of two men as they discuss science, society and the world in which they exist.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1
Embark on a thrilling scientific expedition to South America, where a passionate explorer braves the unknown to document the wonders of the natural world.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 1 of 2) with scientific elucidations
Journey across continents to experience a world filled with scientific awe and to discover nature’s power to heal and invigorate the human soul.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 2 of 2) with scientific elucidations
Venture into a world where vibrant life flourishes in the face of extreme conditions, revealing the profound connection between nature, geography, and human existence.
By Alexander von Humboldt
Views of nature: or Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation with scientific illustrations
Embark on an expedition to witness the breathtaking beauty and scientific subtleties of nature's wonders, as seen through the reflective eyes of a 19th-century scientist traversing South American landscapes.
By Alexander von Humboldt