Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe
Polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a self-described 'scientific traveller', was one of the most respected scientists of his time. Humboldt's wanderlust led him across Europe and to South America, Mexico, the U.S. and Russia, and his voyages and observations resulted in the discovery of many species previously unknown to Europeans. Originating as lectures delivered in Berlin and Paris (1827–1828), his two-volume Cosmos: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe (1845–1860) represented the culmination of his lifelong interest in understanding the physical world. As Humboldt writes, 'I ever desired to discern physical phenomena in their widest mutual connection, and to comprehend Nature as a whole, animated and moved by inward forces'. Volume 1 explains celestial and terrestrial phenomena, while Volume 2, demonstrating Humboldt's interest in representations of the natural world, examines poetic descriptions of nature, landscape painting, and how the physical universe was comprehended through history.
1136273750
Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe
Polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a self-described 'scientific traveller', was one of the most respected scientists of his time. Humboldt's wanderlust led him across Europe and to South America, Mexico, the U.S. and Russia, and his voyages and observations resulted in the discovery of many species previously unknown to Europeans. Originating as lectures delivered in Berlin and Paris (1827–1828), his two-volume Cosmos: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe (1845–1860) represented the culmination of his lifelong interest in understanding the physical world. As Humboldt writes, 'I ever desired to discern physical phenomena in their widest mutual connection, and to comprehend Nature as a whole, animated and moved by inward forces'. Volume 1 explains celestial and terrestrial phenomena, while Volume 2, demonstrating Humboldt's interest in representations of the natural world, examines poetic descriptions of nature, landscape painting, and how the physical universe was comprehended through history.
138.0 Out Of Stock
Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe

Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe

Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe

Cosmos 2 Volume Paperback Set: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe

Overview

Polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a self-described 'scientific traveller', was one of the most respected scientists of his time. Humboldt's wanderlust led him across Europe and to South America, Mexico, the U.S. and Russia, and his voyages and observations resulted in the discovery of many species previously unknown to Europeans. Originating as lectures delivered in Berlin and Paris (1827–1828), his two-volume Cosmos: Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe (1845–1860) represented the culmination of his lifelong interest in understanding the physical world. As Humboldt writes, 'I ever desired to discern physical phenomena in their widest mutual connection, and to comprehend Nature as a whole, animated and moved by inward forces'. Volume 1 explains celestial and terrestrial phenomena, while Volume 2, demonstrating Humboldt's interest in representations of the natural world, examines poetic descriptions of nature, landscape painting, and how the physical universe was comprehended through history.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781108013949
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/31/2010
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 1010
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 2.40(d)
Language: German

Table of Contents

Volume I: Editor's preface; Author's preface; Introduction; General view of nature: Introduction; Celestial phaenomena; Terrestrial phaenomena; Organic life; Notes. Volume II: Incitements to the study of nature; 1. Poetic descriptions of nature; 2. Landscape painting; 3. Culture of characteristic exotic plants; History of the physical contemplation of the universe; Notes; Index.
From the B&N Reads Blog
Page 1 of

Customer Reviews