Aspects of nature, in different lands and climates; with scientific elucidations

By

Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

Sabine, Elizabeth Juliana, 1807-1879
Grant, Thomas Macpherson , (bookplate)

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1849

Notes

Contents: v. 1. Steppes and deserts. Cataracts of the Orinoco. Nocturnal life of animals in the primeval forest. Hypsometric addenda.- v. 2. Physiognomy of plants. On the structure and mode of action of volcanos, in different parts of the globe. The vital force, or the Rhodian genius. The plateau of Caxamarca.

Subjects

Description and travel , Physical geography , Plant morphology , South America

Call Number

Q171

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.151955
LCCN: https://lccn.loc.gov/07023883
OCLC: 224280175