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 7, 2010
Cover of A Geognostical Essay on the Superposition of Rocks, in Both Hemispheres.

A Geognostical Essay on the Superposition of Rocks, in Both Hemispheres. (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

Jan 5, 2010
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 7

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 7

Jan 5, 2010
Cover of Letters of Alexander Von Humboldt Written Between the Years 1827 and 1858 to Varnhagen Von Ense [Microform]; Together with Extracts from

Letters of Alexander Von Humboldt Written Between the Years 1827 and 1858 to Varnhagen Von Ense [Microform]; Together with Extracts from

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 2

Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 2

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Travels and Researches of Baron Humboldt

Travels and Researches of Baron Humboldt

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 1

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 1

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Cosmos (Volume 4

Cosmos (Volume 4

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain, Volume 3

Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain, Volume 3

Jan 4, 2010
Cover of Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 4

Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 4

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Examen Critique de L'Histoire de la Geographie Du Nouveau Continent

Examen Critique de L'Histoire de la Geographie Du Nouveau Continent

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates. with Scientific Elucidations. Translated by Mrs. Sabine (Volume 1)

Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates. with Scientific Elucidations. Translated by Mrs. Sabine (Volume 1)

Jan 3, 2010
Cover of Cosmos (Volume 3

Cosmos (Volume 3

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 3

Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 3

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 1

Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent, Fait En 1790, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 Et 1804, Volume 1

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Selections from the Works of the Baron de Humboldt

Selections from the Works of the Baron de Humboldt

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates (Volume 2); With Scientific Elucidations

Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates (Volume 2); With Scientific Elucidations

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Synopsis Plantarum

Synopsis Plantarum

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Kosmos

Kosmos

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Ansichten Der Natur

Ansichten Der Natur

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Aspects of Nature; In Different Lands and Different Climates with Scientific Elucidations

Aspects of Nature; In Different Lands and Different Climates with Scientific Elucidations

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Tableaux de la nature

Tableaux de la nature (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents in Den Jahren 1799, 1800, 1801, 1803 Und 1804, Volume 2

Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents in Den Jahren 1799, 1800, 1801, 1803 Und 1804, Volume 2

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Lettre À M. Le Baron A. De Humboldt, Sur L'Invention De La Boussole

Lettre À M. Le Baron A. De Humboldt, Sur L'Invention De La Boussole

Dec 31, 2009
Cover of Briefe Zwischen A.V. Humboldt Und Gauss

Briefe Zwischen A.V. Humboldt Und Gauss