Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt, Written 1827-1858 To Varnhagen Von Ense: Together With Extracts From Varnhagen's Diaries And Letters Of Varnhagen A

The book ""Letters of Alexander von Humboldt, Written 1827-1858 to Varnhagen von Ense"" is a collection of letters written by the famous German explorer, naturalist, and geographer Alexander von Humboldt to his friend and fellow writer Karl August Varnhagen von Ense. The letters cover a period of more than 30 years, from 1827 to 1858, and provide a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century.In addition to the letters themselves, the book also includes extracts from Varnhagen's diaries and letters from Varnhagen and others to Humboldt. These additional materials provide context and background to the letters, and help to give a more complete picture of Humboldt's life and times.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Humboldt's travels and explorations, his scientific investigations, his political views, and his personal life. They also reveal his close friendship with Varnhagen, and the two men's shared interests in literature, philosophy, and the arts.Overall, ""Letters of Alexander von Humboldt, Written 1827-1858 to Varnhagen von Ense"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important historical figure, and provides a unique window into the intellectual and cultural world of 19th century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.