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