The Invention Of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf
"The Invention of Nature" is a biographical account of Alexander von Humboldt, a 19th-century explorer, scientist, and naturalist who revolutionized the way we understand the natural world. Andrea Wulf chronicles Humboldt's travels across South America, his encounters with indigenous peoples, and his groundbreaking scientific discoveries that challenged prevailing notions of the natural world. Humboldt's ideas about interconnectedness and the unity of nature were ahead of their time and continue to influence environmentalism and conservation today. Wulf's book is a masterful exploration of one of history's most fascinating and influential figures.
The 8140th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Royal Society Prizes for Science Books (The Royal Society)