Ansichten der nature, mit wissenschaftlichen Erläuterungen.
by HUMBOLDT, Alexander Von
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Stuttgart und Tubingen: J.S. Cotta'scher Verlag, 1849. Hardcover. See Description. Third Revised Edition. 8vo. 2 vols. Vol. I. pp. XVII, 362. Vol. II. pp. [2], 407, [1]. Half calf with marbled boards. Gilt spines - re-capped. Library stamp on top and bottom edges of the book block as well as on the bottom margin of the second page in each volume. Light discoloration on inner rear paste downs where tags were removed. Memorial book plates on inside front covers. Scattered foxing. Alexander von Humboldt (1769 -1859) famous natural scientist and traveler who made significant contributions in physical geography and plant morphology.The "Ansichten der Natur" (first published in 1808) was Humboldt's favorite work. Late in life Humboldt worked on this substantially revised third edition. The book is based on his researches in South and Central America and contains chapters on the steppes and deserts; on the waterfalls of the Orinoco River (Venezuela); on nocturnal animal life in the forests; on the structure and workings of volcanoes; on the vital force of the Rohdian Genius (a short story); and on the highlands of Cajamarca the old Inca residence of Atahuallpa, with the first view of the South Sea from the back of the Andes chain. [Sabin 33703].
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- Robert McDowell Antiquarian Books (US)
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- 000101
- Title
- Ansichten der nature, mit wissenschaftlichen Erläuterungen.
- Author
- HUMBOLDT, Alexander Von
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - See Description
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J.S. Cotta'scher Verlag
- Place of Publication
- Stuttgart und Tubingen
- Date Published
- 1849
- Keywords
- NATURAL SCIENCE SOUTH AMERICA TRAVEL GEOGRAPHY BOTANY
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