Este libro narra la parte más interesante del viaje que Humboldt realizó entre 1799 y 1804: el inicio en España y la expedición al Orinoco y al Amazonas, donde se adentró en lugares que hasta entonces no había visitado un europeo. Allí llevó a cabo un trabajo científico que todavía hoy sigue causando asombro.
Alexander von Humboldt, sometimes called 'the last man who knew everything', was an extraordinary polymath of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1798 he received unprecedented permission from the Spanish Crown to explore its American and Caribbean colonies, which he did from 1799-1804. This is the journal of those explorations, in which he extensively covers the region's topography, geology, fauna and flora, anthropology and comparative linguistics. Volume I covers his preparations, stop at Tenerife, landfall at Cumana and journeys inland in what is now Venezuela.
This classic travelogue follows the adventures of Aimé Bonpland, a French botanist, and his traveling companion Helen Maria Williams as they explore the exotic regions of South America. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and accounts of the people they meet, this book is a must-read for armchair travelers and history buffs alike.
In this captivating travelogue, Bonpland and Williams recount their adventures exploring the natural wonders and diverse cultures of South America. From encounters with exotic wildlife to interactions with the indigenous tribes, this narrative offers a vivid glimpse into a world few Westerners had seen before.
This book is a detailed account of the travels of Alexander de Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland to the equinoctial regions of the New Continent during the years 1799-1804. With maps and plans, this book provides a fascinating look at these regions and their natural history. A must-read for anyone interested in travel literature or natural history.
This is a travelogue that describes the journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland throughout the equinoctial regions of the New Continent between 1799 and 1804. It includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions visited.