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Invention of Nature

Book • 2022

Andrea Wulf's "Invention of Nature" is a biography of Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian polymath who made significant contributions to various scientific fields.

The book details Humboldt's expeditions and his groundbreaking work in biogeography, geology, and climatology.

Wulf's narrative highlights Humboldt's influence on scientific thought and his impact on the development of environmentalism.

The book explores Humboldt's personal life and his relationships with other prominent scientists of his time.

"Invention of Nature" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a remarkable figure who shaped our understanding of the natural world.

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Recommended by

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as a fantastic book about Alexander von Humboldt, bringing together his adventure, naturalism, and influences.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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as a book about Alexander von Humboldt and his contributions to our understanding of nature.

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Mentioned by

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as an attempt to reinsert Humboldt in his rightful position within the Anglophone canon of intellectual figures.

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Recommended by

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as an amazing story about Alexander von Humboldt.

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Mentioned by

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while discussing Alexander von Humboldt's work and its impact on the understanding of nature.

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Mentioned by

Norbert Peeters

as the author of a biography that brought Alexander von Humboldt to the forefront.

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Mentioned by Joe as a great biography of Alexander von Humboldt that he discussed in a summer reading episode.

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