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Alexander von Humboldt

1769 - 1859
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About Alexander von Humboldt

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Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (14 September 1769 – 6 May 1859) 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).

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Cover of Views of nature: or Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation: with scientific illustrations

Views of nature: or Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation: with scientific illustrations

Physical geography

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Cover of Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1

Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1

Astronomy

2.5
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3

Natural history

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Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2

Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1

Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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Cover of 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

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

Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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Cover of Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 2 of 2): with scientific elucidations

Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 2 of 2): with scientific elucidations

Physical geography

4.9
Cover of Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 1 of 2): with scientific elucidations

Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 1 of 2): with scientific elucidations

Physical geography

3.6