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Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt To Varnhagen Von Ense. From 1827 To 1858. With Extracts From Varnhagen'S Diaries, And Letters Of Varnhagen And Other

Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt To Varnhagen Von Ense. From 1827 To 1858. With Extracts From Varnhagen'S Diaries, And Letters Of Varnhagen And Other

Von Humboldt, Alexander

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Biographies GeneralGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354485669
ISBN13: 9789354485664
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Genius writes in confidence here. Across three decades of Alexander von Humboldt correspondence with his close friend Karl August Varnhagen von Ense, private letters become an intimate map of a remarkable mind at work. These nineteenth century letters, joined by revealing extracts from Varnhagen's diaries and related replies, form a rich letters and diaries collection that moves from court gossip and Prussian intellectual circles to reflections on exploration and natural history, science, and the shifting fortunes of 19th century Germany. More than a record of German scientist correspondence, this is a living document of German intellectual history and the wider history of science. Scholars prize it as a primary source for historians; general readers and for biography enthusiasts find an unexpectedly personal Humboldt, wry, candid, and endlessly curious. The voices gathered here open windows onto salons, embassies, and study rooms, tracing networks that later shaped thinkers across Europe and beyond, essential reading for fans of Darwin and anyone fascinated by how ideas travel in ink. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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