Cosmos

Name: Cosmos
Author: Alexander von Humboldt

by Alexander von Humboldt

Synthesis of natural science describing Earth's physical and living systems

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Alexander von Humboldt

German naturalist and explorer whose Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America inspired Darwin, Thoreau, and a generation of scientists and explorers. His Cosmos attempted a unified physical description of the universe. He virtually invented the science of ecology.

More by Alexander von Humboldt

Personal NarrativeFirst-hand narrative of Humboldt's scientific expedition through Spanish Americas
Views of NatureEssays on landscape, climate and the interconnection of natural phenomena
Essay on the Geography of PlantsEarly ecological study linking plant distribution to geography and climate zones
Political Essay on the Kingdom of New SpainAnalysis of New Spain's geography, resources, economy and political structure