Equinoctial Regions Of America V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162661421)

Equinoctial Regions of America Volume 1 is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. The book is a detailed account of his travels and scientific observations during his expedition to South America and Central America between 1799 and 1804. In this volume, Humboldt explores the geography, geology, climate, flora, and fauna of the equatorial regions of America, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Basin, and the Caribbean coast. He also describes the indigenous peoples of the region, their customs, and their languages. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the equatorial regions. Humboldt's writing is highly descriptive and vivid, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the journey alongside him. The book is considered a classic in the field of natural history and exploration and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South America and Central America.Subtitled: Humboldt's Personal Narrative Volume 1. Personal Narrative Of Travels To The Equinoctial Regions Of America During The Years 1799-1804.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.

Author: Alexander Von Humboldt
ISBN-10: 1162661429
ISBN-13: 9781162661421
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 442
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.90d