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Alexander von Humboldt's account of his monumental scientific expedition to South America and Cuba. Originally published in French between 1814 and 1825, this is the first edition in English ... This classic of scientific exploration was based on the researches of Humboldt and his companion, Aimé Bonpland, during their five-year excursion in South and Central America from 1799 to 1804. The volumes describe the voyage from Spain and the stop in the Canaries; Tobago and the first steps in South America; explorations along the Orinoco; Colombia and the area around Caracas; explorations in the northern Andes; and a visit to Cuba. "Humboldt and Bonpland traveled widely through South and Central America, studying meteorological phenomena and exploring wild and uninhabited country. At Callao, Humboldt measured the temperatures of the ocean current which came to bear his name ..."--Hill.
In 'Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America: 1799-1804', Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland present a vivid fusion of scientific exploration and poetic description, crafting a seminal work in the annals of travel literature. This anthology spans a remarkable range of topics - from detailed botanical studies to philosophical musings on the nature of exploration itself. The diversity and depth of content reflect not only the vast, uncharted territories it covers but also a pioneering approach to understanding the interconnectedness of the natural world. The significance of the expeditions findings, alongside Humboldt's reflections on human society and the environment, positions this collection as a cornerstone of environmental literature. The combined backgrounds of von Humboldt, a polymath revered for his contributions to multiple scientific disciplines, including geography, biogeography, and geology, and Bonpland, a skilled botanist, bring an unparalleled richness to the narrative. This collaboration mirrors the Enlightenment's spirit, where the pursuit of knowledge and the noble quest for understanding were paramount. Their journey, driven by a thirst for empirical evidence and a profound appreciation for the natural beauty, marked a significant turning point in how European societies viewed the Americas and nature itself. This anthology is not merely a record of a monumental expedition but a doorway into a transformative era where science and art converged in the exploration of the unknown. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of natural history, geography, and travel literature will find in this collection a source of inspiration and intellectual stimulation. It invites readers to journey alongside Humboldt and Bonpland, to witness the birth of ecological thinking and to contemplate our relationship with the natural world through a lens that is at once analytical, aesthetic, and deeply humanistic.
A titanic figure in the scientific community, Alexander von Humboldt's contribution in the realms of geography, botany and philosophy cannot be overstated. Born in Berlin in 1769, the son of a Prussian minister, he traveled in four continents, wrote at least 36 books and 25,000 letters throughout his long and adventurous life. Known to sleep just four hours a night, and down coffee by the pint, Humboldt's boundless energy and enthusiasm were at times invigorating, at times trying for his travel companions. Yet so great were his contributions viewed that he has numerous plants, animals, geological features, astronomical features, schools and places named after him to this day. His approach to scientific exploration and observation inspired other notables such as Charles Darwin, Henry David Thoreau and John Muir.In Volume 1 of his Personal Narrative, Humboldt offers a firsthand account of histravels with French explorer and botanist Aimé Bonpland in the Americas."The most dangerous worldviews are the worldviews of those who have never viewed the world."― Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt's account of his monumental scientific expedition to South America and Cuba. Originally published in French between 1814 and 1825, this is the first edition in English ... This classic of scientific exploration was based on the researches of Humboldt and his companion, Aimé Bonpland, during their five-year excursion in South and Central America from 1799 to 1804. The volumes describe the voyage from Spain and the stop in the Canaries; Tobago and the first steps in South America; explorations along the Orinoco; Colombia and the area around Caracas; explorations in the northern Andes; and a visit to Cuba. "Humboldt and Bonpland traveled widely through South and Central America, studying meteorological phenomena and exploring wild and uninhabited country. At Callao, Humboldt measured the temperatures of the ocean current which came to bear his name ..."--Hill.