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Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who
ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important
scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire
Western world mourned the loss of one of the most notable
scientists and popularizers of science of his day. His five-volume
masterwork, Kosmos, sought to unify humanity's understanding of the
natural world in the mid 19th century, and brought a modern
understanding of science to lay audiences for the first time. This
was the first comprehensive biography of the man and his work,
written to celebrate the centenary of his birth by German authors
ALFRED DOVE (1844-1916), JULIUS L WENBERG (1800-1893), and ROBERT
AV -LALLEMANT (1812-1884)-the latter himself an explorer-and first
published in English 1873. Though its subject was a private man
about whom some things shall never be known-he burned much of his
personal correspondence-these two volumes draw on firsthand
memories, von Humboldt's writings, and other primary sources to
create a dazzlingly engrossing portrait of the man who built the
foundations of modern science. Volume II covers von Humboldt's life
in Paris in the early 19th century and the stimulating intellectual
society that moved in there, as well as his sojourn in Berlin
during the political upheavals of the 1820s and 1830s and his
relationship with King Frederick William IV in the 1840s. It also
details the writing and publication of Kosmos.
Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who
ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important
scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire
Western world mourned the loss of one of the most notable
scientists and popularizers of science of his day. His five-volume
masterwork, Kosmos, sought to unify humanity's understanding of the
natural world in the mid 19th century, and brought a modern
understanding of science to lay audiences for the first time. This
was the first comprehensive biography of the man and his work,
written to celebrate the centenary of his birth by German authors
ALFRED DOVE (1844-1916), JULIUS LOWENBERG (1800-1893), and ROBERT
AVE-LALLEMANT (1812-1884)-the latter himself an explorer-and first
published in English 1873. Though its subject was a private man
about whom some things shall never be known-he burned much of his
personal correspondence-these two volumes draw on firsthand
memories, von Humboldt's writings, and other primary sources to
create a dazzlingly engrossing portrait of the man who built the
foundations of modern science. Volume I covers von Humboldt's youth
and young adulthood-from the significance of his name to his
schooling and university years to his first employment in the
mining industry-through his first travels in Russia and the New
World, including his expedition to the Orinoco, his visit to Cuba,
and his explorations in Mexico.
Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who
ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important
scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire
Western world mourned the loss of one of the most notable
scientists and popularizers of science of his day. His five-volume
masterwork, Kosmos, sought to unify humanity's understanding of the
natural world in the mid 19th century, and brought a modern
understanding of science to lay audiences for the first time. This
was the first comprehensive biography of the man and his work,
written to celebrate the centenary of his birth by German authors
ALFRED DOVE (1844-1916), JULIUS LOWENBERG (1800-1893), and ROBERT
AVE-LALLEMANT (1812-1884)-the latter himself an explorer-and first
published in English 1873. Though its subject was a private man
about whom some things shall never be known-he burned much of his
personal correspondence-these two volumes draw on firsthand
memories, von Humboldt's writings, and other primary sources to
create a dazzlingly engrossing portrait of the man who built the
foundations of modern science. Volume I covers von Humboldt's youth
and young adulthood-from the significance of his name to his
schooling and university years to his first employment in the
mining industry-through his first travels in Russia and the New
World, including his expedition to the Orinoco, his visit to Cuba,
and his explorations in Mexico.
Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who
ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important
scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire
Western world mourned the loss of one of the most notable
scientists and popularizers of science of his day. His five-volume
masterwork, Kosmos, sought to unify humanity's understanding of the
natural world in the mid 19th century, and brought a modern
understanding of science to lay audiences for the first time. This
was the first comprehensive biography of the man and his work,
written to celebrate the centenary of his birth by German authors
ALFRED DOVE (1844-1916), JULIUS L WENBERG (1800-1893), and ROBERT
AV -LALLEMANT (1812-1884)-the latter himself an explorer-and first
published in English 1873. Though its subject was a private man
about whom some things shall never be known-he burned much of his
personal correspondence-these two volumes draw on firsthand
memories, von Humboldt's writings, and other primary sources to
create a dazzlingly engrossing portrait of the man who built the
foundations of modern science. Volume II covers von Humboldt's life
in Paris in the early 19th century and the stimulating intellectual
society that moved in there, as well as his sojourn in Berlin
during the political upheavals of the 1820s and 1830s and his
relationship with King Frederick William IV in the 1840s. It also
details the writing and publication of Kosmos.
In Two Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our
special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more
extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have
chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have
occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing
text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other
reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is
culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our
commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's
literature.
In Two Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our
special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more
extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have
chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have
occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing
text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other
reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is
culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our
commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's
literature.
Dove hat in diesem Buch die Lebensgeschichte des ber hmten
Historikers Leopold von Ranke niedergeschrieben. Nachdruck des
Originals von 1890.
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.
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 2 covers his later life, exploring his impecunious
period in Paris at the Ecole Polytechnique, where he shared rooms
with the famous French chemist Gay-Lussac, and later, his close
association with King Frederick William IV of Prussia. Ideal for
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.
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