Alexander von Humboldt

529 books • 15 series

Explorer, courtier, laboratory scientist, and internationally acclaimed author, Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) embodied the Enlightenment ieal as well as anyone in his age. He built a lasting reputation on the effectiveness of his methods, the quality of his writings, and the strength of his friendships with the likes of Goethe, John C. Fremont, Samual Morse, and Charles Lyell. His influence in Europe and the United States—as scientist, geographer, and social critic—was immense.
Jan 30, 2013
Cover of Central-Asien; Untersuchungen Uber Die Gebirgsketten Und Die Vergleichende Klimatologie (1-2 )

Central-Asien; Untersuchungen Uber Die Gebirgsketten Und Die Vergleichende Klimatologie (1-2 )

Jan 25, 2013
Cover of Alexandre Von Humboldt's Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents Volume 3-4

Alexandre Von Humboldt's Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents Volume 3-4

Jan 25, 2013
Cover of Alexander Von Humboldts Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents; In Deutscher Bearbeitung Von Hermann Hauff. Nach Der Anordnung Und Unter Mitwirkung Des Verfassers (1-2)

Alexander Von Humboldts Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents; In Deutscher Bearbeitung Von Hermann Hauff. Nach Der Anordnung Und Unter Mitwirkung Des Verfassers (1-2)

Jan 24, 2013
Cover of Cosmos O Ensayo de Una Descripcion Fisica del Mundo (4)

Cosmos O Ensayo de Una Descripcion Fisica del Mundo (4)

Jan 23, 2013
Cover of Asie Centrale; Recherches Sur Les Chaines Des Montagnes Et La Climatologie Comparee (3 )

Asie Centrale; Recherches Sur Les Chaines Des Montagnes Et La Climatologie Comparee (3 )

Jan 23, 2013
Cover of Vues Des Cordilleres Et Monumens Des Peuples Indigenes de L'Amerique (2)

Vues Des Cordilleres Et Monumens Des Peuples Indigenes de L'Amerique (2)

Jan 20, 2013
Cover of Kosmos (1-4)

Kosmos (1-4)

Jan 16, 2013
Cover of Examen Critique de L'Histoire de La Geographie Du Nouveau Continent Et Des Progres de L'Astronomie Nautique Aux Quinzieme Et Seizieme Siecles (5)

Examen Critique de L'Histoire de La Geographie Du Nouveau Continent Et Des Progres de L'Astronomie Nautique Aux Quinzieme Et Seizieme Siecles (5)

Jan 16, 2013
Cover of Briefe Zwischen A. V. Humboldt Und Gauss; Zum Hundertjahrigen Geburtstage Von Gauss Am 30. April 1877

Briefe Zwischen A. V. Humboldt Und Gauss; Zum Hundertjahrigen Geburtstage Von Gauss Am 30. April 1877

Jan 16, 2013
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, During the Years 1799-1804; By Atexander de Humboldt, and Aime Bonpland Volume 1-2

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, During the Years 1799-1804; By Atexander de Humboldt, and Aime Bonpland Volume 1-2

Jan 16, 2013
Cover of Ideen Zu Einer Geographie Der Pflanzen Nebst Einem Naturgemalde Der Tropenlander; Auf Beobachtungen Und Messungen Gegrundet, Welche Vom 10ten Grade No

Ideen Zu Einer Geographie Der Pflanzen Nebst Einem Naturgemalde Der Tropenlander; Auf Beobachtungen Und Messungen Gegrundet, Welche Vom 10ten Grade No

Jan 15, 2013
Cover of Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain; With Physical Sections and Maps, Founded on Astronomical Observations, and Trigonometrical and Barometric

Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain; With Physical Sections and Maps, Founded on Astronomical Observations, and Trigonometrical and Barometric

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, Vol. I (in 3 Volumes)

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, Vol. I (in 3 Volumes)

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Views of the Cordilleras and Monuments of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas

Views of the Cordilleras and Monuments of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas (Alexander von Humboldt in English) (Alexander von Humboldt in English (Chicago UP))

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Briefe an Varnhagen Von Ense; Aus Den Jahren 1827-1858

Briefe an Varnhagen Von Ense; Aus Den Jahren 1827-1858

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Annual Report of the Commissioner of Health [Of Milwaukee] Volume 2

Annual Report of the Commissioner of Health [Of Milwaukee] Volume 2

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, Vol. II (in 3 Volumes)

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, Vol. II (in 3 Volumes)

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Asie Centrale; Recherches Sur Les Chaines Des Montagnes Et La Climatologie Comparee (1 )

Asie Centrale; Recherches Sur Les Chaines Des Montagnes Et La Climatologie Comparee (1 )

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Central-Asien; Untersuchungen Uber Die Gebirgsketten Und Die Vergleichende Klimatologie (2 )

Central-Asien; Untersuchungen Uber Die Gebirgsketten Und Die Vergleichende Klimatologie (2 )

Dec 19, 2012
Cover of Kritische Untersuchungen Uber Die Historische Entwicklung Der Geografischen Erkenntnisse Von Der Neuen Welt

Kritische Untersuchungen Uber Die Historische Entwicklung Der Geografischen Erkenntnisse Von Der Neuen Welt

Nov 29, 2012
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 - Volume 3

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 - Volume 3

Oct 16, 2012
Cover of The Fluctuations of Gold, by Baron Alexander Von Humboldtthe Law of Payment, by Francois Grimaudettr. Into English, REV. and Annotated by William Maud

The Fluctuations of Gold, by Baron Alexander Von Humboldtthe Law of Payment, by Francois Grimaudettr. Into English, REV. and Annotated by William Maud

Oct 14, 2012
Cover of Wilhelm Von Humboldt's Gesammelte Werke (3)

Wilhelm Von Humboldt's Gesammelte Werke (3)