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Humboldt's Cosmos: Alexander von Humboldt and the Latin American Journey that Changed the Way We See the World

Helferich, Gerard

Published by Gotham, 2004
ISBN 10: 1592400523 / ISBN 13: 9781592400522
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Synopsis: A detailed portrait of German naturalist and adventurer Alexander Humboldt describes his seminal five-year and six-thousand-mile scientific exploration of South America, chronicling his expedition through the Amazon and over the Andes, his extraordinary catalog of sixty thousand plants, his study of the ancient cultures of the region, and his influence on science. 30,000 first printing.

About the Author: Gerard Helferich worked in book publishing for twenty-five years as an editor and publisher.

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Title: Humboldt's Cosmos: Alexander von Humboldt ...
Publisher: Gotham
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good