Wulf, Andrea
The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science: Costa Winner 2015
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848549005
- author:
- Wulf, Andrea
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 16.8 x 3.2 x 20.1 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1701-1900,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alexander von Humboldt: The Man Who Saw Too Much. Alexander von Humboldt was a man of extraordinary curiosity and vision. His life was a testament to his boundless enthusiasm for discovery and exploration. From the depths of the rainforest to the highest volcanoes, Humboldt's adventures took him to the farthest reaches of the globe. His groundbreaking ideas and observations had a profound impact on science, conservation, and the natural world. This biography, The Invention of Nature, reveals the remarkable story of a man who predicted human-induced climate change over two centuries ago. Andrea Wulf masterfully weaves together Humboldt's life, ideas, and legacy, showing how his work continues to shape our understanding of the world today.
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