|
Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
|
Buy Now
Life of Alexander von Humboldt - Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of his Birth (Paperback)
Loot Price: R1,151
Discovery Miles 11 510
|
|
|
Life of Alexander von Humboldt - Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of his Birth (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science, Volume 1
Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days
|
Alexander von Humboldt (1769 1859) was a naturalist, explorer and
philanthropist now well known for his multidisciplinary approach to
science. First published in English in 1873, this two-volume
biography was translated from the German edition of 1872, edited by
Karl Bruhns, which had been compiled in commemoration of the
centenary of Humboldt's birth. Incorporating numerous extracts of
Humboldt's own warmly written letters and anecdotes from his many
acquaintances, it charts his travels in South America, Asia and
Europe. Volume 1 covers his early exploratory trips and some of his
lesser-known exploits, including becoming Superintendent of Mines
in Northern Bavaria, his research on the sixteenth-century eruption
of Nevado del Altar in Ecuador and his friendship with the young
Prince William of Prussia. Of interest to students and researchers
in the history of science, this is a minutely detailed and
compelling insight into the life of the man behind the scientist.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(4)
