| Author |
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 |
| Author |
Bonpland, Aimé, 1773-1858 |
| Translator |
Ross, Thomasina |
| Title |
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asschers
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| Summary |
"Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America" by Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland is a scientific exploration and travelogue written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work chronicles the authors' extensive journeys through the American tropics from 1799 to 1804, focusing on their observations of geography, flora, fauna, and the indigenous cultures they encountered. The narrative is rich in detail and reflects Humboldt's passion for nature and science, as well as the socio-political context of the regions visited. The opening of the volume introduces the reader to Spanish Guiana, particularly Angostura, and provides a historical account of its settlements, climate, and geopolitical significance. Humboldt meticulously describes the town's geographical setting, its architecture, and the environmental challenges faced by its inhabitants, including the dangers posed by local wildlife such as crocodiles. He intertwines personal anecdotes with observations about the indigenous populations and their unique adaptations to the region's harsh conditions. This setting lays the groundwork for Humboldt's broader analysis of the natural and social phenomena he intends to explore throughout his travels in the equinoctial regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
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| Subject |
South America -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Natural history -- South America
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| Subject |
Scientific expeditions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7254 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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