Project Gutenberg 2012-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 258 Humboldt, Alexander von 1769 1859 Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Von Humboldt, Alexander Humboldt, Alexandre de Hauff, Hermann 1800 1865 Reise in die Aequinoctial-Gegenden des neuen Continents. Band 4. Produced by Ralf Stephan "Reise in die Aequinoctial-Gegenden des neuen Continents. Band 4" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the geographical, botanical, and astronomical observations made during Humboldt's expeditions in South America, particularly focusing on the waterways that connect the Orinoco and Amazon river systems. The extensive details promised by Humboldt's meticulous investigation and rich descriptions appeal to readers interested in natural history, geography, and the vibrant ecosystems of the tropics. At the start of the text, Humboldt recounts the preparations for a river voyage along the Cassiquiare, a river connecting the Orinoco and Amazon, highlighting the challenges posed by the humid environment, which affects both his observations and the health of his traveling companions. He mentions the stunning landscape and diverse wildlife encountered along the journey, as well as technical observations aimed at mapping the waterways and measuring celestial phenomena. The narrative is interspersed with reflections on the geological formations, the complexities of navigation in the dense jungle, and anecdotes about local flora and fauna, all showcasing Humboldt's profound curiosity and scientific rigor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de South America -- Description and travel Natural history -- South America F2201 Text DE Sachbuch Browsing: History - General Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: German Literature Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 793838 2025-06-15T16:11:32.876804 text/html 787644 2012-01-21T12:15:54 text/html; charset=utf-8 298461 2012-01-21T12:17:32 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 403804 2025-06-15T16:11:44.782815 application/epub+zip 415667 2025-06-15T16:11:37.276776 application/epub+zip 372148 2025-06-15T16:11:35.704821 application/epub+zip 811262 2025-06-15T16:11:50.728710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 766410 2025-06-15T16:11:43.815795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532963 2022-09-17T15:30:30.361936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 747894 2025-06-15T16:11:31.854857 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 747838 2012-01-21T12:15:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 288499 2012-01-21T12:17:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20299 2025-06-15T16:11:50.884720 application/rdf+xml 25645 2025-06-15T16:11:36.315824 image/jpeg 4596 2025-06-15T16:11:36.010788 image/jpeg 401386 2025-06-15T16:11:32.949811 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 de.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia