Cosmos : A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe (Foundations of Natural History)
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"A century and a half after its initial publication, the book remains a work of enduring value. Magnificently written, with an enduring message to convey Cosmos merits a place in the library of every person who wishes to be truly well educated in the history of the natural sciences." -- Science Books and Films
Book Description
The first volume of Cosmos, his five-volume survey of the universe, appeared in 1845, though Humboldt had labored on the entire work for nearly half a century. He scrupulously sent sections of the work to other experts for suggestions and corrections. The last volume, put together from his notes after his death, appeared in 1861. The volumes were translated almost as rapidly as they appeared. This paperback edition reprints the Harper & Brothers edition, published in New York in 1858-59.
Cosmos : A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe (Foundations of Natural History)
Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe (Foundations of Natural History),Alexander von Humboldt,Nicolaas A. Rupke,The Johns Hopkins University Press,0801855020,Astronomy - Universe,Cosmology,General,History,History Of Astronomy,Science,Science/Mathematics,Universe,Cosmology & the universe,Political Science / International Security
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