Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt Written Between The Years 1827 And 1858 To Varnhagen Von Ense (1860)

The book ""Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt: Written Between The Years 1827 And 1858 To Varnhagen Von Ense"" is a collection of personal letters written by the famous German naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt. The letters were written to his friend and fellow writer, Karl August Varnhagen Von Ense, over a period of 31 years. The book was first published in 1860, two years after Humboldt's death.The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most important scientific figures of the 19th century. Humboldt writes about his travels, his scientific discoveries, and his personal life. He also discusses his thoughts on politics, literature, and philosophy.The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, and offer a unique perspective on a wide range of topics. They provide insight into the mind of a brilliant scientist and explorer, and offer a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 19th century Europe.Overall, ""Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt: Written Between The Years 1827 And 1858 To Varnhagen Von Ense"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Alexander Von Humboldt, or in the intellectual and cultural history of 19th century Europe.This Book Is In English.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.