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Author Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Author Bonpland, Aimé, 1773-1858
Translator Ross, Thomasina
Title Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher and Robert Prince
Summary "Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific travel account written in the early 19th century. This extensive narrative chronicles Humboldt's explorations from 1799 to 1804, during which he and his companion Aime Bonpland journeyed through the tropics of South America, aiming to document the diverse physical, botanical, and geographic aspects of the regions they encountered. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Humboldt's ambitious journey as he expresses a lifelong desire to explore remote areas of the globe. He describes his preparations, the instruments he gathered, and his departure from Spain, highlighting the political and social climate of the time. The narrative includes details about their initial stop in the Canary Islands, where Humboldt intended to climb the peak of Teyde, and the anticipation of embarking on a scientific expedition. This opening establishes not just the logistical challenges of exploration, but also Humboldt’s deep passion for the natural world and his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge through his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
LoC Class F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
LoC Class F2301: Latin America local history: Venezuela
Subject South America -- Description and travel
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 -- Travel -- South America
Subject Natural history -- South America
Subject Scientific expeditions
Category Text
EBook-No. 6322
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 4, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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