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Humboldt's Cosmos, Alexander Von Humboldt and the Latin American Journey That Changed the Way We See the World

Humboldt's Cosmos, Alexander Von Humboldt and the Latin American Journey That Changed the Way We See the World


by Gerard Helferich

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

In this thrilling biography, Helferich follows in the arduous steps of naturalist, mountaineer and explorer Alexander von Humbodt, recreating the flavor and times of early 19th century Central and South America. (SAM65, $15.00)

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