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Humboldt, Alexander von
1769
1859
Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von
Von Humboldt, Alexander
Humboldt, Alexandre de
Sabine, Elizabeth Juliana
1807
1879
Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates (Vol. 1 of 2)
with scientific elucidations
$aUnited Kingdom :$bLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans,$c1849.
Steppes and deserts -- Cataracts of the Orinoco -- Nocturnal life of animals in the primeval forest -- Hypsometric addenda.
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"Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates (Vol. 1 of 2)" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work captures the intricacies of nature across various geographical landscapes and climates, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the environmental phenomena and their effects on human life. The author presents a thoughtful exploration of natural scenes, emphasizing the interplay of beauty and scientific insight gleaned from his travels. The opening of this volume features an elaborate preface by Humboldt, wherein he expresses his motivations for writing the text, which stem from firsthand experiences in regions like the Orinoco forests and the Venezuelan Steppes. He emphasizes the aim of imparting to readers the enjoyment derived from nature by presenting descriptions that are artistically and scientifically enriched. The subsequent section begins to outline the Steppes and Deserts, detailing their vastness, physical characteristics, and the unique climate that shapes these landscapes. Humboldt seeks to connect the natural world with human emotion, indicating that the contemplation of nature serves as a balm for life's difficulties, thus setting the stage for a deeper dive into the ecological and atmospheric phenomena across diverse terrains in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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