Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents. Band 1.
Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents. Band 1.
Archaeology & Anthropology, German Literature, History - Modern (1750+), Nature/Gardening/Animals, Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming, Travel Writing
Translated by Hermann Hauff
Reise in Die Aequinoctial-Gegenden Des Neuen Continents. Band 1, published in 1865, is a scientific account by Alexander von Humboldt detailing his extensive travels in South America. The work covers a wide range of topics including geography, geology, flora, and fauna, reflecting Humboldt's rigorous scientific approach and observations. It begins with his preparations for the journey, highlighting the challenges faced by individual travelers compared to government-sponsored expeditions, and sets the stage for his explorations of largely uncharted territories.
