Project Gutenberg 2022-03-22 Public domain in the USA. 1094 Humboldt, Alexander von 1769 1859 Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Von Humboldt, Alexander Humboldt, Alexandre de Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George) 1796 1884 Bohn, Henry George Bohn, H. G. (Henry George) Otté, E. C. (Elise C.) 1818 1903 Otté, Elise C. Otte, E. C. (Elise C.) Otté, E.C. 07012450 Ansichten der Natur. English Views of nature: or Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation with scientific illustrations $aUnited Kingdom :$bH.G. Bohn,$c1850. Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Views of Nature: or Contemplations on the Sublime Phenomena of Creation" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the author's reflections and observations concerning the beauty and complexity of nature, exploring various natural phenomena and their interconnections with human existence. Humboldt's intention is to merge aesthetic appreciation with scientific knowledge, offering readers both enjoyment and insight into the natural world. The opening of the book features Humboldt’s lyrical descriptions of vast landscapes, specifically focusing on the steppes and deserts of South America. It vividly contrasts the rich organic life of tropical regions with the barrenness of the plains, showcasing the feelings of awe and contemplation that arise in the face of such diverse natural environments. He introduces the geographic and climatic conditions influencing these areas, highlighting the adaptive strategies of both flora and fauna. Through detailed observations, Humboldt captures the dynamic relationship between nature and human experience, setting the stage for the deeper scientific discussions and illustrations that follow in the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/ofnatureviewsorc00humbrich 20200713111121vonhumbold 1850 GB Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science South America -- Description and travel Physical geography Plant morphology Q Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 1451367 2025-06-27T03:49:04.595870 text/html 1390152 2024-10-18T20:34:59 text/html 1295053 2025-06-27T03:49:25.356428 application/epub+zip 1305423 2025-06-27T03:49:08.383858 application/epub+zip 595698 2025-06-27T03:49:06.456823 application/epub+zip 1695136 2025-06-27T03:49:37.145202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1602093 2025-06-27T03:49:23.248360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 892086 2022-09-30T12:44:25.006283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1161346 2025-06-27T03:49:01.617844 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1141154 2024-10-18T20:34:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19874 2025-06-27T03:49:37.334184 application/rdf+xml 21051 2025-06-27T03:49:06.732813 image/jpeg 2576 2025-06-27T03:49:06.596832 image/jpeg 1262031 2025-06-27T03:49:04.697837 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia