Alexander von Humboldt: The Complete Drawings from the

Alexander von Humboldt: The Complete Drawings from the American Travel Journals

This stunning volume delves into the extraordinary illustrated notebooks of Alexander von Humboldt's journeys through the Americas, which reveal the graphic musings of an intrepid explorer, a writer and philosopher, and the father of the environmental movement.

At the dawn of the 19th century, the Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt was granted permission to charter an expedition to Spain's colonies in the New World. Over the course of five years, Humboldt would travel to the Orinoco and Amazon rivers, predict the agricultural and commercial potential of Cuba, climb higher in the Andes than anyone before him, and acknowledge the achievements of the ancient indigenous American civilizations. And he recorded it all in a series of diaries. On occasion of the 250th anniversary of Humboldt's birth, the drawings from these diaries are now available in a large format, slip-cased edition. Structured thematically, the 450 illustrations have been painstakingly reproduced, complete with handwritten notes, ink stains and water spots. Humboldt drew everything he saw--Incan ruins, electric eels, the transit of Mercury, silver mines, and ocean currents. In addition to being remarkably well preserved, these drawings offer tremendous insight into Humboldt's prescient observations. Featuring commentary by a renowned expert on Humboldt's work, this breathtaking volume will bring to life one of history's most accomplished thinkers, while providing fascinating reading for anyone interested in history and nature.
Country USA
Brand Prestel
Manufacturer Prestel
Binding Hardcover
Color Silver
ReleaseDate 2018-09-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783791383545

Country	USA
Brand	Prestel
Manufacturer	Prestel
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Silver
ReleaseDate	2018-09-04
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783791383545

Alexander von Humboldt: The Complete Drawings from the American Travel Journals

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