[PDF] Humboldts Travels And Discoveries In South America 3rd Ed eBook

Author : Alexander Von Humboldt
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 22,63 MB
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780282586034

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Excerpt from Humboldt's Travels and Discoveries in South America Departure from the valleys of Aragua - Entrance into the Llamas, or plains-their appearance - Characteristics of the plains of the four great continents; Prairies, Llanos, and pampas-a-want of bills in the Llanos - Two kinds of slight inequalities in them -general outline of the mountains of South America, and of its plains - Traces of ancient inhabitants - Palm-trees of the Llanos. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 23,24 MB
Release : 2013-11-14
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ISBN : 9781295322435

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Author : Alexander Von 1769-1859 Humboldt
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,25 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781019418499

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A first-hand account of the explorations of Alexander von Humboldt, the great German naturalist and geographer, detailing his travels throughout South America in the early 19th century. The author describes his encounters with indigenous peoples and the flora and fauna he encountered, as well as providing invaluable scientific observations on the geography and geology of the regions he visited. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural sciences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Gerard Helferich
Publisher : Tantor eBooks
Page : pages
File Size : 26,73 MB
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1618030108

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From 1799 to 1804, German naturalist and adventurer Alexander von Humboldt conducted the first extensive scientific exploration of Latin America. At the completion of his arduous 6,000-mile journey, he was feted by Thomas Jefferson, presented to Napoleon and, after the publication of his findings, hailed as the greatest scientific genius of his age. Humboldt’s Cosmos tells the story of this extraordinary man who was equal parts Einstein and Livingstone, and of the adventure that defined his life. Gerard Helferich vividly recounts Humboldt’s expedition through the Amazon, over the Andes, and across Mexico and Cuba, highlighting his paradigm-changing discoveries along the way. During the course of the expedition, Humboldt cataloged more than 60,000 plants, set an altitude record climbing the volcano Chimborazo, and introduced millions of Europeans and Americans to the great cultures of the Inca and the Aztecs. In the process, he also revolutionized geology and laid the groundwork for modern sciences such as climatology, oceanography, and geography. His contributions would profoundly influence future greats such as Charles Darwin and shape the course of science for centuries to come. Humboldt’s Cosmos is a dramatic tribute to one of history’s most audacious adventurers, who, as Stephen Jay Gould noted, "may well have been the world’s most famous and influential intellectual."

Author : Alexander von Humboldt
Publisher :
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 1821
Category : Blacks
ISBN :

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Alexander von Humboldt's account of his monumental scientific expedition to South America and Cuba. Originally published in French between 1814 and 1825, this is the first edition in English ... This classic of scientific exploration was based on the researches of Humboldt and his companion, Aimé Bonpland, during their five-year excursion in South and Central America from 1799 to 1804. The volumes describe the voyage from Spain and the stop in the Canaries; Tobago and the first steps in South America; explorations along the Orinoco; Colombia and the area around Caracas; explorations in the northern Andes; and a visit to Cuba. "Humboldt and Bonpland traveled widely through South and Central America, studying meteorological phenomena and exploring wild and uninhabited country. At Callao, Humboldt measured the temperatures of the ocean current which came to bear his name ..."--Hill.

Author : Alexander von Humboldt
Publisher :
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 32,82 MB
Release : 1822
Category : Natural history
ISBN :

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Alexander von Humboldt's account of his monumental scientific expedition to South America and Cuba. Originally published in French between 1814 and 1825, this is the first edition in English ... This classic of scientific exploration was based on the researches of Humboldt and his companion, Aimé Bonpland, during their five-year excursion in South and Central America from 1799 to 1804. The volumes describe the voyage from Spain and the stop in the Canaries; Tobago and the first steps in South America; explorations along the Orinoco; Colombia and the area around Caracas; explorations in the northern Andes; and a visit to Cuba. "Humboldt and Bonpland traveled widely through South and Central America, studying meteorological phenomena and exploring wild and uninhabited country. At Callao, Humboldt measured the temperatures of the ocean current which came to bear his name ..."--Hill.