The travels and researches of Alexander von Humboldt: being condensed narrative of his journeys in the Equinoctial Regions of America, and in Asiatic Russia; Together with Analyses of his more Important Investigations.

Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1832. 8vo. 424 pp. FIRST EDITION. Engraved portrait of Humboldt, title vignette, plus 5 additional text illustrations. Cloth, original spine label pasted onto top of spine; other than a waterstain to bottom of first few leaves, a very good copy. Item #15235

First edition. Macgillivray (1823-1917) provides a condensed account of Baron Alexander von Humboldt’s travels and researches throughout his life. The author includes a brief biography of Humboldt, including his childhood, education and early occupations, and goes into detail about his many voyages, explorations and discoveries, dedicating multiple chapters to his time in the many regions of America and Asiatic Russia.

Price: $150.00

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