Letters Of Alexander Von Humboldt, Written 1827-1858 To Varnhagen Von Ense

The book ""Letters of Alexander von Humboldt, written 1827-1858 to Varnhagen von Ense: together with extracts from Varnhagen's diaries and letters of Varnhagen and others to Humboldt"" is a collection of letters exchanged between Alexander von Humboldt and his friend, Varnhagen von Ense. The letters were written over a period of 31 years, from 1827 to 1858, and provide insight into the personal and professional lives of both men. The book includes not only the letters from Humboldt to Varnhagen, but also extracts from Varnhagen's diaries and letters from other individuals to Humboldt. This allows readers to gain a broader understanding of the relationships and events discussed in the letters. Alexander von Humboldt was a renowned naturalist and explorer, known for his travels throughout South America and his contributions to the field of geography. Varnhagen von Ense was a writer and historian who was also involved in politics. The letters between the two men cover a wide range of topics, including science, politics, literature, and personal matters. Overall, ""Letters of Alexander von Humboldt, written 1827-1858 to Varnhagen von Ense"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two influential figures of the 19th century and their friendship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.