Project Gutenberg 2011-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 129 Ingersoll, Robert Green 1833 1899 Ingersoll, Bob Ingersoll, R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll, Robert G. (Robert Green) Humboldt From 'The Gods and Other Lectures' Produced by David Widger "Humboldt" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and achievements of the renowned German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, emphasizing his contributions to various scientific fields and his revolutionary ideas about the natural world. The book discusses Humboldt's belief in the power of observation and reason as the foundation of knowledge, positioning him as a key figure in the scientific advancement of his time. The content of "Humboldt" delves into the various experiences that shaped Humboldt's pursuits, from his privileged upbringing to his extensive travels across Europe and the Americas. Ingersoll highlights Humboldt's insatiable curiosity and methodical investigations into geology, botany, and climate, presenting him as a pioneer who sought to uncover the interconnectedness of nature. The narrative celebrates Humboldt’s dedication to educating the public and promoting scientific thought, contrasting his pursuit of truth with the superstitions and ignorance prevalent in society. Ultimately, Ingersoll honors Humboldt's legacy as a champion of reason and law, portraying him as a monumental figure in the history of science whose insights continue to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Free thought Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 BL Text Category: Biographies Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 57108 2025-09-15T11:42:39.097841 text/html 52391 2013-01-29T10:48:00 text/html 87494 2025-09-15T11:42:42.685810 application/epub+zip 86206 2025-09-15T11:42:40.658818 application/epub+zip 86204 2025-09-15T11:42:39.658821 application/epub+zip 165382 2025-09-15T11:42:44.199809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158165 2025-09-15T11:42:42.081852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147823 2022-09-17T11:54:50.704921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 47138 2025-09-15T11:42:38.875820 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47101 2011-11-22T14:15:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18908 2025-09-15T11:42:44.322797 application/rdf+xml 11569 2025-09-15T11:42:40.125844 image/jpeg 3134 2025-09-15T11:42:39.890831 image/jpeg 18852 2013-01-29T10:48:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 17956 2011-11-22T14:15:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 83970 2025-09-15T11:42:39.103812 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia