Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Lives of the Brothers Humboldt, Alexander and William"" is a biography written by Hermann Klencke and published in 1853. The book tells the story of two brothers, Alexander and William Humboldt, who were born in the late 18th century in Germany. Alexander was a renowned explorer and scientist, while William was a philosopher and linguist. The book chronicles their lives and their contributions to science and culture, including Alexander's exploration of South America and William's work on language and culture. The book also explores their personal lives, including their upbringing, education, and relationships. Overall, ""Lives of the Brothers Humboldt, Alexander and William"" provides an in-depth look at two influential figures in the history of science and culture.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.