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Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
"Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific treatise published between 1845 and 1862. Born from lectures at the University of Berlin and shaped by Humboldt's explorations across the Americas and Asia, this influential work presents a unified vision of nature—from outer space to Earth. Humboldt argues that universal laws govern both celestial order and terrestrial chaos, inviting readers to perceive the wholeness and harmony underlying our physical world through both objective observation and subjective contemplation. ... Read more
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| Author | Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Otté, E. C. (Elise C.), 1818-1903 |
| Title | Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmos_(Humboldt_book) |
| Credits | This eBook was prepared by Amy Zelmer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Cosmography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14565 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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