Humboldt

By Robert G. Ingersoll

Book Overview

Humboldt is a biography written by Robert G. Ingersoll about the life of Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. The book chronicles Humboldt's travels throughout South America, Mexico, and the United States, where he studied the natural world and made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of geology, botany, and zoology. In addition to his scientific achievements, Humboldt was also a political activist who fought against slavery and colonialism. Ingersoll's biography provides a detailed account of Humboldt's life and work, highlighting his contributions to science and his impact on the world. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential figures in the history of science and exploration.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll: Lectures V1, by Robert G. Ingersoll. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172708.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425462359
• ISBN13: 9781425462352
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"