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.
Jun 5, 2010
Cover of Kosmos Von Alexander Von Humboldt.

Kosmos Von Alexander Von Humboldt.

May 17, 2010
Cover of Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain. with Physical Sections and Maps Founded on Astronomical Observations and Trigonometrical and Barometrical Measurements Volume 3

Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain. with Physical Sections and Maps Founded on Astronomical Observations and Trigonometrical and Barometrical Measurements Volume 3

Apr 6, 2010
Cover of Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates

Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates

Apr 6, 2010
Cover of Kosmos. Entwurf Einer Physischen Weltbeschreibung

Kosmos. Entwurf Einer Physischen Weltbeschreibung (Kosmos - Entwurf Einer Physischen Weltbeschreibung, #2)

Apr 6, 2010
Cover of Kritische Untersuchungen uber die historische Entwicklung der geografischen Kenntnisse von der neuen Welt (1836)

Kritische Untersuchungen uber die historische Entwicklung der geografischen Kenntnisse von der neuen Welt (1836)

Apr 2, 2010
Cover of An Illustration of the Genus Cinchona

An Illustration of the Genus Cinchona

Apr 1, 2010
Cover of Essai Politique Sur Le Royaume de La Nouvelle-Espagne, Volume 1

Essai Politique Sur Le Royaume de La Nouvelle-Espagne, Volume 1

Mar 29, 2010
Cover of Essai géognostique sur le gisement des roches dans les deux hémisphères

Essai géognostique sur le gisement des roches dans les deux hémisphères (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

Mar 27, 2010
Cover of Selections from the Works of the Baron de Humboldt, Relating to the Climate, Inhabitants, Productions, and Mines of Mexico

Selections from the Works of the Baron de Humboldt, Relating to the Climate, Inhabitants, Productions, and Mines of Mexico (Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies)

Mar 27, 2010
Cover of Researches, Concerning the Institutions

Researches, Concerning the Institutions

Mar 16, 2010
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent During the Years 1799-1804 (Volume 4)

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent During the Years 1799-1804 (Volume 4)

Mar 16, 2010
Cover of Mineralogische Beobachtungen über einige Basalte am Rhein

Mineralogische Beobachtungen über einige Basalte am Rhein

Mar 10, 2010
Cover of Wilhelm Von Humboldt's Gesammelte Werke ... Erster Band

Wilhelm Von Humboldt's Gesammelte Werke ... Erster Band

Mar 7, 2010
Cover of Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain Volume 2

Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain Volume 2 (Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain 2 Volume Set, Volume 2) (Alexander von Humboldt in English) (Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies, Volume 2)

Mar 4, 2010
Cover of Views of Nature, Or, Contemplations on the Sublime Phenomena of Creation

Views of Nature, Or, Contemplations on the Sublime Phenomena of Creation

Mar 1, 2010
Cover of Melanges de Geologie Et de Physique Generale...

Melanges de Geologie Et de Physique Generale...

Mar 1, 2010
Cover of Annalen Der Erd, Volker- Und Staatenkunde. Zweiter Band

Annalen Der Erd, Volker- Und Staatenkunde. Zweiter Band

Feb 28, 2010
Cover of Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent

Voyage Aux Regions Equinoxiales Du Nouveau Continent

Feb 28, 2010
Cover of Synopsis Plantarum. Quas in Itinere Ad Plagam Aequinoctialem Orbis Novi, Collegerunt Al. de Humboldt Et Am. Bonpland. Auctore Carole Sigism. Kunth ...

Synopsis Plantarum. Quas in Itinere Ad Plagam Aequinoctialem Orbis Novi, Collegerunt Al. de Humboldt Et Am. Bonpland. Auctore Carole Sigism. Kunth ...

Feb 28, 2010
Cover of Ensayo Politico Sobre La Isla De Cuba

Ensayo Politico Sobre La Isla De Cuba

Feb 26, 2010
Cover of Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 2

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Years 1799-1804 Volume 2

Feb 24, 2010
Cover of Alexander V. Humboldt's Ansichten Der Natur

Alexander V. Humboldt's Ansichten Der Natur

Feb 24, 2010
Cover of Annalen Der Erd, Volker- Und Staatenkunde ..., Fuenfter Band

Annalen Der Erd, Volker- Und Staatenkunde ..., Fuenfter Band

Feb 24, 2010
Cover of Annales de Geographie, Volume 8

Annales de Geographie, Volume 8