Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain 2 Volume Set |
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| Author:
| Humboldt, Alexander von |
| Translator:
| Black, John |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-07791-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | USD $85.99 |
Book Description:
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The acclaimed Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was referred to by Charles Darwin as 'the greatest scientific traveller who ever lived'. During his voyage aboard the Beagle, Darwin acquired a copy of this two-volume 1811 New York edition of Humboldt's account of the land and people of Mexico.
The acclaimed Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was referred to by Charles Darwin as 'the greatest scientific traveller who ever lived'. During his voyage aboard the Beagle, Darwin acquired a copy of this two-volume 1811 New York edition of Humboldt's account of the land and people of Mexico.