The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
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The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt: The Greatest Inventor-Naturalist-Scientist-Explorer Who Ever Lived

The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt: The Greatest Inventor-Naturalist-Scientist-Explorer Who Ever Lived


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Explorer. Naturalist. All-around genius. Lost hero of science. In his time, Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was world-famous. Why? He led one of the first major scientific expeditions into the South American rain forest and another into the wilds of Siberia. Carrying fragile instruments, he navigated perilous rapids and climbed the volcano of Tenerife. He observed animals, plants, and cultures that no one in Europe had ever dreamed of, and his books about them inspired a whole generation of scientists—including Charles Darwin. But before he did any of that, he was a little boy who was curious about everything (especially bugs)! The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt will whisk you away to another time and place. Meet the young man who, defying his mother’s wishes, became a daring explorer-scientist—and follow along as he makes his amazing discoveries. Lavish illustrations bring Humboldt’s untamed world to life. See nature through the eyes of a great early scientist. Wonder awaits!

About the Author :
Volker Mehnert was born in 1951 and spent many years living in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the US as a freelance travel writer and author. His travels early on led him to follow in Alexander von Humboldt's footsteps. He lives in Germany. Claudia Lieb studied communication design in Munster and at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. She lives in Munich, where she works as an illustrator and graphic artist in a studio community.

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"[A] lively, detailed narrative . . . the beautiful, mixed-media illustrations aptly give the volume the feel of a scientist’s sketchbook. . . . The overall effect is an attractive resource for studying early scientific inquiry and discovery." "On the occasion of his 250th birthday, [Mehnert] offers an account of the life and exploits of the 19th century’s most renowned celebrity scientist. . . . Hats off for a now-unconscionably little-known hero of science." "Praise from Germany "So much more than the biography of a great man . . . it shows the diversity of the world, in all its facets, and how that needs to be protected." "Great illustrations. A work for the whole family." "Claudia Lieb is unbelievable in condensing atmospheres. When she shows Humboldt in the tropical rainforest, he runs through the picture with his giant telescope on a tripod in his hand, and is surrounded by an overgrowing green . . . Beautifully done." "You will be drawn into this reading adventure from place to place, and you will inevitably consider yourself Humboldt’s personal traveling companion, and like to start your own journey to new shores."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781615196319
  • Publisher: The Experiment LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: The Experiment LLC
  • Height: 274 mm
  • No of Pages: 112
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 682 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1615196315
  • Publisher Date: 03 Sep 2019
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Greatest Inventor-Naturalist-Scientist-Explorer Who Ever Lived
  • Width: 224 mm


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