Humboldt, Alexander von
Views of Nature
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226422473
- author:
- Humboldt, Alexander von
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 3.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alexander von Humboldt's Views of Nature offers a unique blend of scientific rigor and aesthetic beauty. Written during his 1799-1804 research expedition to Central and South America, this collection of essays explores the natural world with innovative insight. Humboldt's work not only influenced the development of science but also inspired artists and writers. The book's extensive endnotes reveal Humboldt's mature thinking on vegetation structure, its origins in climate patterns, and its implications for the arts. This translation brings new life to a work that has been unavailable in English for over 100 years. Originally written for both a literary and scientific audience, Views of Nature remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world. Humboldt's personal favorite among his works, Views of Nature is now available in English once more, offering readers a chance to experience this remarkable work of nature writing.
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