The naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) travelled to South America in 1799. Five years... Læs mere
Represents the first articulation of an integrative "science of the earth," encompassing most of today's environmental sciences. This title introduces the treatise and explains its enduring significance.
Ist die soeben verspeiste Hand wirklich die eines Affen gewesen? Lauert vielleicht doch ein Indianer mit tödlich vergiftetem Pfeil im Urwald neben der Lagerstätte am Orinoko-Ufer?... Læs mere
Wagemut und Wissbegier, ein feines Beobachtungs- und Differenzierungsvermögen und vor allem die unbändige Lust an immer neuen Begegnungen machten Alexander von Humboldt vor 200... Læs mere
The acclaimed Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was referred to by Charles Darwin as 'the greatest scientific traveller who ever lived'.... Læs mere
The acclaimed Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was referred to by Charles Darwin as 'the greatest scientific traveller who ever lived'.... Læs mere
Renowned explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) gives remarkable... Læs mere
The explorer and multi-disciplinary scientist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) developed some of the first geological theories of... Læs mere
Explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was described by Darwin as 'the greatest scientific traveller who ever lived'. His... Læs mere
In 1829, explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) embarked on an epic 10,000-mile expedition to study largely unexplored areas of Central Asia. He... Læs mere